EZ Dec is a website where attorneys, title companies and individuals can file real property transfer tax declarations online.

EZ Dec will initially be implemented for Chicago and Cook County property transactions, and will replace the following real property transfer forms:

• City of Chicago form 7551 – Real Property Transfer Tax Declaration
• Cook County Real Property Transfer Declaration
• State of Illinois – PTAX 203, 203A and 203B

EZ Dec will also replace stamp machines used by title companies to purchase and print transfer stamps.

The EZ Dec project is sponsored and funded by the City of Chicago, Cook County and State of Illinois.  It was created with the goal of improving Illinois’ real-property transaction processes and providing a thoughtful use of taxpayer dollars.

EZ Dec should be available beginning in mid to late November 2009 for real estate closings across Cook County (including City of Chicago). 

Check back here periodically.  As we get closer to go-live, a specific date will be published.

When entering EZ Dec for the first time, you will be asked to register an EZ Dec account.   An EZ Dec account can be an individual, a company office/location, or an entire firm.  How you set up and maintain your account is entirely up to you. 

Three things you should know about EZ Dec registration

1. Registration is a one time activity.  After registering, you can create an unlimited number of declarations

2.There is no fee to register in EZ Dec or to create declarations. 

3. No private or personal information is required to register (i.e. SSN and/or FEIN are NOT necessary).

After setting up your account, you can invite additional users (employees or partners for example) who will also be creating declarations.

For detailed information on how to register an account and maintain users, please view the training module below.  For additional training, click on the Getting Started - Training link in the Main Menu on the right.

How to register for an EZ Dec account and invite additional users to access it.