Before any goods or chattels are sold to satisfy a judgment, at least 10 days' previous notice of such sale shall be given by posting notices thereof in 3 of the most public places in the county where such sale is to be held, specifying the time when and place where the same are to be sold.
12-166.Notice of sale of personalty.
Article XII. Judgments - Enforcement · Part 1. In General · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceSection 12-166 requires at least 10 days' notice before selling goods or chattels to satisfy a judgment, posted in three of the most public places in the county where the sale will happen, stating the time and place of sale.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/12-166
Plain-English Summary
Before an officer can sell personal property levied on to satisfy a judgment, this section requires advance public notice. That notice must be given at least 10 days before the sale.
The method is posting: notices go up in 3 of the most public places in the county where the sale is to be held, and each notice specifies the time and place the goods will be sold. Section 12-167 then lets the officer postpone that scheduled sale under its own notice rules if circumstances call for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice is required before selling personal property under a judgment?
At least 10 days.
How must that notice be given?
By posting notices in 3 of the most public places in the county where the sale will be held.
What must the notice state?
The time and place the goods are to be sold.
Does this section cover sales of real estate too?
No, it addresses the sale of goods and chattels, that is, personal property.
What happens if the officer needs to delay the sale after posting notice?
Section 12-167 lets the officer postpone the sale, with its own notice requirements.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 82-280.)
Source & verification. Section text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Illinois Compiled Statutes, published by the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
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