Updated October 2025
Illinois Legal Templates
Guided interviews surface Security Deposit Return Act deadlines, Chicago RLTO checklists, SOS Statements of Information, and notarization prompts so you finish Illinois paperwork faster.
Cites 765 ILCS 710 30/45-day deposit rules, RLTO interest tracking, and move-in inspection steps refreshed October 2025.
Reminds you about SOS Form LLC-1, annual reports, franchise tax payments, and Labor Code wage notice compliance.
Guides durable POA, living trust, and health care directives with Illinois Probate Act witness and notary guidance.
Popular Illinois templates
Launch the agreements Illinois residents and businesses request most with localized reminders.
Housing & property
Handle rentals, notices, and transfers with Security Deposit Return Act and RLTO guidance.
Map Security Deposit Return Act 30/45-day timelines, RLTO summary delivery, and smoke detector disclosures.
Share landlord consent steps, deposit handling, and notice duties for Chicago and suburban subtenants.
Divide rent, utilities, and guest rules while attaching the RLTO summary for multi-tenant units.
Produce 5-day and 10-day notices with statutory cure language and certified mail proof prompts.
Confirm move-out dates, forwarding addresses, and deposit instructions for tenants or landlords.
Capture attorney review periods, inspection contingencies, and escrow schedules common in Illinois deals.
Prompt PTAX-203, MyDec filing steps, and notarization for county recorder submissions.
Business & work
Keep Illinois companies organized with SOS, wage notice, and confidentiality reminders.
Outline member voting, capital tracking, and franchise tax planning aligned with the Illinois LLC Act.
Distribute profits, management rights, and withdrawals following 805 ILCS 206 obligations.
Frame board meetings, share classes, and indemnification policies for Illinois corporations.
Clarify scope, milestones, and 1099 reporting without misclassification under Illinois law.
Define deliverables, IP ownership, and confidentiality when hiring professional consultants.
Set service levels, payment schedules, and termination windows for local vendors.
Protect trade secrets with Illinois UTSA standards and whistleblower carve outs.
Reflect Freedom to Work Act salary thresholds, notices, and adequate consideration requirements.
Cover wage notices, meal breaks, expense reimbursement, and at-will language compliant with Illinois statutes.
Document principal, interest, collateral, and confession-of-judgment prohibitions under Illinois lending law.
Personal & vehicle
Prepare authority, estate, and transfer documents recognized across Illinois agencies.
Offer statutory short-form agent powers with 755 ILCS 45 execution guidance.
Keep authority effective after incapacity with notarization and witness prompts.
Appoint health care agents, HIPAA releases, and witness requirements for care providers.
Capture life-sustaining treatment choices and physician notifications under Illinois law.
Combine health care instructions and agent guidance for hospitals and long-term care teams.
Set executors, guardians, and residuary gifts with two-witness signing prompts.
Organize assets, successor trustees, and pour-over planning to streamline probate.
Collect odometer, plate, and VSD 190 data before visiting a Secretary of State facility.
Record hull ID, title numbers, and Department of Natural Resources tax calculations.
Document personal property transfers with payment, serial numbers, and witness signatures.
Illinois key facts
- Security deposits for buildings with five or more units need an itemized list within 30 days and refunds within 45 days under 765 ILCS 710.
- Chicago RLTO leases must attach the city summary, deposit interest statement, and bed bug disclosure before move-in.
- Landlords use a 5-day nonpayment notice (735 ILCS 5/9-209) and 10-day breach notice before filing an eviction.
- LLCs file annual reports with the Secretary of State by the first day of the anniversary month and submit franchise tax through MyTax Illinois.
- Last wills require two witnesses, while durable POA and healthcare directives demand notarization or dual witnesses under the Illinois Probate Act.
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Email me the Illinois checklistWhat you will need
Before you start
- Legal names, addresses, and contact info for every signer.
- Property city, county, and whether Chicago RLTO or local rent control applies.
- Timeline for filings so deposit returns, notices, and Secretary of State deadlines stay on track.
Housing & property
- Security deposit amount, bank location, and inspection notes with tenant signatures.
- Required disclosures such as lead paint, radon, mold, bed bug, and smoke detector notices.
- County recorder or MyDec account details for deeds and transfer tax filings.
Business & vehicle
- Secretary of State file number, registered agent information, and annual report due dates.
- Employee wage notice data, reimbursement policies, and confidentiality clauses you want to enforce.
- Vehicle or boat VIN/HIN, odometer, lienholder, purchase price, and county tax office info.
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Illinois FAQs
Updated October 2025Do these templates cover Illinois law updates?
Yes. Prompts cite the Security Deposit Return Act, Chicago RLTO, SOS guidance, and probate updates reviewed in October 2025.
Can I prepare eviction and rent notices here?
Yes. Use eviction notices, termination letters, and payment plans with statutory cure periods and proof-of-service tips.
Are business filings included?
LLC, partnership, and corporate templates reference Form LLC-5.5 filings, annual reports, and Department of Revenue tax reminders.
Do I still need a lawyer?
We provide self-help software; consult an Illinois attorney for legal advice before signing or filing.
Can I work in Spanish too?
Yes. Every major section and checklist has matching Spanish copy so bilingual teams stay aligned.
What formats can I download?
Export editable Word files, ready-to-send PDFs, and checklist summaries for your records.
How often is content reviewed?
We refresh quarterly and after Illinois General Assembly or Secretary of State updates.
How do I get more help?
Email support@123legaldoc.com or call the support line listed below for extended assistance.
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Our team tracks Illinois General Assembly updates, Chicago RLTO changes, and Secretary of State filings.
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