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The Illinois PTAX-203 A form, also known as the Real Estate Transfer Declaration Supplemental Form A, is essential for certain non-residential property transactions. Specifically, it applies when the sale price exceeds $1 million and the property is categorized under specific uses such as apartment buildings with more than six units, offices, retail establishments, commercial buildings, or industrial buildings. When filing this form, it must be submitted alongside Form PTAX-203 and the original deed or trust document at the County Recorder’s office in the county where the property is located. The form requires detailed information about the property, including its address, sale price, and the duration it was on the market. It also asks whether the property was occupied at the time of sale and if the buyer will continue to occupy it afterward. Additionally, the form requests information about any personal property included in the sale and whether the seller's financing arrangements influenced the sale price. Completing this form accurately is crucial, as any false information can lead to legal consequences.

Example - Illinois Ptax 203 A Form

PTAX-203-A

Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration Supplemental Form A (Non-residential: sale price over $1 million)

File this form with Form PTAX-203, Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration, and the original deed or trust document at the County Recorder’s office within the county where the property is located if the following conditions are met:

On Form PTAX-203, Line 11 the sale price is over $1 million, and

On Form PTAX-203, Line 8 the property’s current use is marked “Apart- ment building (over 6 units),” “Office,” “Retail establishment,” “Commercial building,” “Industrial building,” or “Other.”

Please read the instructions on the back of this form.

Do not write in this area.

This space is reserved for the County Recorder’s Office use.

County:

Date:

Doc. No.:

Vol.:

Page:

Received by:

Step 1: Identify the property and sale information.

1Write the property’s street address, city or village, and township. (From Line 1 of Form PTAX-203)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Street address of property (or 911 address, if available)

City or village

 

 

Township

2

Write the parcel identifying number from Line 3a of Form PTAX-203.

Parcel Identifier: _________________________________

3

Write the total number of months the property was for sale on the market.*

 

___ ___ Months

4aWas the improvement occupied on the sale date?* A “No” response means that all improvements

 

 

 

 

were totally unoccupied.

 

 

___ Yes

___ No

 

If the answer is “No,” write the total number of months all improvements were unoccupied

 

 

 

 

before the sale date. Go to Line 5.

 

 

___ ___ Months

4bWrite the approximate percentage of total square footage of improvements occupied or leased

 

 

 

 

on the sale date. Include all improvements.

 

 

_______ Percent

4cDid the buyer occupy the property on the sale date?

 

 

___ Yes

___ No

 

If the answer is “No,” go to Line 5.

 

 

 

 

4dWill the buyer continue to occupy part or all of the property after the sale?

 

 

___ Yes

___ No

4eWrite the beginning and ending dates of the buyer’s lease agreement.

Lease dates:_____ / _________ to _____ / _________

4f

Briefly describe any renewal options.

Month

Year

Month

Year

 

 

 

 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5If the buyer owns other properties within an approximate one-half mile radius of the property, complete the following information for the two closest properties owned by the buyer.

 

Street address

City or village

Parcel identifying number

 

Property 1_________________________________________ ___________________________ _________________________

 

Property 2_________________________________________ ___________________________ _________________________

6

Did Line 12a of Form PTAX-203 include an amount for a transfer of personal property?

___ Yes

___ No

 

If the answer is “Yes,” submit a list of personal property transferred.*

 

 

 

7

Did the seller’s financing arrangements affect the sale price on Line 11 of Form PTAX-203?*

___ Yes

___ No

 

If the answer is “Yes,” please explain how the financing affected the sale price.

 

 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8In your opinion, is the net consideration for real property entered on Line 13 of Form PTAX-203 a fair

reflection of the market value on the sale date?___ Yes ___ No

If the answer is “No,” please explain.__________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Step 2: Complete the requested information.

The buyer and seller (or their agents) hereby verify that to the best of their knowledge and belief, the facts stated in this form are true and correct. Any person who willfully falsifies or omits any information required in this form shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for subsequent offenses.

Seller’s or trustee’s name:

_________________________________________

Seller’s daytime phone:(

)

 

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street address

 

City

 

State

ZIP

Seller’s or agent’s signature: _________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________

Buyer’s or trustee’s name:

_________________________________________

Buyer’s daytime phone:(

)

 

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street address

 

City

 

State

ZIP

Buyer’s or agent’s signature: _________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________

*See instructions.

PTAX-203-A (N-9/99)

This form is authorized in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/31-1 et seq. Disclosure of this information

is REQUIRED. This form has been approved by the Forms Management Center.

IL-492-0227

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Instructions for Completing Form PTAX-203-A

Step 1: Identify the property and sale information.

Line 3

Write the total number of months that the property was advertised for sale by a real estate agent, newspaper, trade publication, radio/electronic media, or a sign. If the property has been advertised for sale for more than 99 months, enter “99.”

Lines 4a through 4f

Line 4a — Answer “Yes” or “No” (indicate with an “X”) depending on whether or not the improvement (i.e., structure) was occupied on the sale date. If the property has more than one improvement, answer “No” only if all the improvements were totally unoccupied on the sale date.

If the answer to Line 4a is “No,” write the total number of months that all improvements were totally unoccupied before the sale date and go to Line 5. If the property has been unoccupied for more than 99 months, enter “99.” If the answer to Line 4a is “Yes,” go to Lines 4b and 4c.

Line 4b — Write the approximate percentage of the total square footage of all the improvements that was occupied or leased on the sale date. This applies to the improvements only, not the land.

Line 4c — Answer “Yes” or “No” (indicate with an “X”) depending on whether or not the buyer was a current occupant of the property at the time of the sale. If the answer is “No,” go to Line 5. If the answer is “Yes,” go to Line 4d.

Line 4d — Answer “Yes” or “No” (indicate with an “X”) depending on whether or not the buyer will continue to occupy part or all of the property after the sale. If the answer is “No,” go to Line 5. If the answer is “Yes,” go to Line 4e.

Line 4e — Write the beginning and ending dates of the buyer’s lease agreement, if applicable.

Line 4f — Briefly describe in the space provided any options to renew the lease agreement between the seller and the buyer.

Example: “10-year lease agreement with two 5-year options to renew; rental amount to be renegotiated at the time of renewal.”

Line 5

If the buyer owns other properties within an approximate one-half mile radius of the property, write the street addresses, the names of the cities or villages (if applicable), and the parcel identifying numbers of the two closest properties owned by the buyer. The PIN is printed on the real estate tax bill and assessment notice. The chief county assessment officer can assist you with this information.

Line 6

Answer “Yes” or “No” (indicate with an “X”) depending on whether or not Line 12a of Form PTAX-203 included an amount for personal property. If the answer is “Yes,” you must submit an itemized list of personal property transferred from the seller to the buyer. Include the value attributed to each item and on Form PTAX-203, Step 4, mark “Itemized list of personal property.” If you prepared a list for Line 12a of Form PTAX-203, do not prepare an additional list.

Line 7

Answer “Yes” or “No” (indicate with an “X”) depending on whether or not the amount on Line 11 of the Form PTAX-203 was affected by the seller monetarily participating in the financing arrangements. This includes, but is not limited to, seller paying points, seller providing all or a portion of the financing, etc. If the answer is “No,” go to Line 8.

If the answer is “Yes,” please explain, in the space provided, how the financing affected the sale price.

Line 8

Answer “Yes” or “No” (indicate with an “X”) depending on whether or not, in your opinion, the net consideration for real property entered on Line 13 of the Form PTAX-203 is a fair reflection of the market value on the sale date. If the answer is “Yes,” go to Step 2 of this form. If the answer to is “No,” please provide an explanation in the space provided.

Step 2: Complete the requested information.

Write the requested information for the seller and the buyer. Write the addresses and daytime phone numbers where the seller and buyer can be contacted after the sale. The seller and the buyer (or their agents) must sign this form. By signing the form, the parties involved in the real estate transfer verify that

they have examined the completed Form PTAX-203-A;

the information provided on this form is true and correct; and

they are aware of the criminal penalties of law (printed in the instructions for Form PTAX-203) associated with falsifying or omitting any information on this form.

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PTAX-203-A (N-9/99)

Document Breakdown

Fact Name Description
Purpose The PTAX-203-A form is a supplemental declaration for non-residential real estate transfers over $1 million.
Filing Requirement This form must be filed alongside Form PTAX-203 and the original deed at the County Recorder's office.
Governing Law The form is authorized under 35 ILCS 200/31-1 et seq., which governs real estate transfers in Illinois.
Sale Price Condition The form is required if the sale price on Form PTAX-203 exceeds $1 million.
Property Use Specific property uses must be indicated, including apartment buildings, offices, retail, commercial, or industrial buildings.
Occupancy Information Questions regarding occupancy status on the sale date must be answered, including whether the buyer will occupy the property.
Personal Property Transfer If applicable, a list of personal property transferred must be included if it affects the sale price.
Market Value Assessment Buyers must assess whether the net consideration reflects the market value at the time of sale.
Signature Requirement Both the seller and buyer (or their agents) must sign the form to verify the accuracy of the information provided.
Criminal Penalties Falsifying or omitting information on the form can result in criminal penalties, including misdemeanors.
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