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Tallapoosa County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Tallapoosa County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Tallapoosa County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

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Document Last Validated 7/31/2025
Tallapoosa County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

Tallapoosa County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

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Document Last Validated 5/19/2025
Tallapoosa County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

Tallapoosa County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

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Document Last Validated 7/24/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Tallapoosa County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Main Probate Office
Address:
125 N Broadnax St, Rm 126
Dadeville, Alabama 36853

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (256) 825-4266

Alexander City Office
Address:
395 Lee St
Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Tue-Fri

Phone: (256) 234-3264

Tallassee Office
Address:
3 Freeman Ave
Tallassee, Alabama 36078

Hours: 8:00 to 3:30 Monday only

Phone: (334) 252-1804

Recording Tips for Tallapoosa County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted

Cities and Jurisdictions in Tallapoosa County

Properties in any of these areas use Tallapoosa County forms:

  • Alexander City
  • Camp Hill
  • Dadeville
  • Daviston
  • East Tallassee
  • Jacksons Gap

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Tallapoosa County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Tallapoosa County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Tallapoosa County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Tallapoosa County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Tallapoosa County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Tallapoosa County?

Recording fees in Tallapoosa County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (256) 825-4266 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Alabama law allows two or more people to share title to real property as either tenants in common or as joint tenants. One aspect of joint tenancy in many states is the right of survivorship, which causes the shares of a deceased co-owner to be distributed amongst the surviving owners as a function of law, without the need for probate.

In Alabama, however, when "one joint tenant dies before the severance, his interest does not survive to the other joint tenants but descends and vests as if his interest had been severed and ascertained [as with tenancy in common]; provided, that in the event it is stated in the instrument creating such tenancy that such tenancy is with right of survivorship or other words used therein showing such intention, then, upon the death of one joint tenant, his interest shall pass to the surviving joint tenant or tenants according to the intent of such instrument." (ALA CODE 35-4-7). To restate this more simply, Alabama joint tenancy functions like a tenancy in common (separate shares of the whole) unless the intent for survivorship is clearly stated in the text of the deed.

Assuming the intent for survivorship is established and a co-owner dies, how does a surviving joint tenant make the redistribution official? At minimum, the living co-owner should record a copy of the deceased owner's death certificate. For more clarity, though, include the death certificate with an affidavit that contains the relevant details about the property transaction where the joint tenants gained title to the real estate in question.

Section 35-4-69 of the Alabama Code explains that affidavits "heretofore recorded or that may hereafter be recorded showing the relationship of parties or other persons to conveyances of lands, the relationship of any parties to any conveyances with other parties whose names are shown in the chain of title to lands ... and affidavits stating any other fact or circumstance affecting title to land or any right, title, interest in or lien or encumbrance upon land, when so recorded, the record of said affidavits shall be notice of the facts therein recited; and any such affidavit may be made by any person whether connected with the chain of title or not. This section shall apply to affidavits heretofore or hereafter made whether the same were made in connection with any particular transaction or merely to perfect title to land." Because an affidavit made under oath, it is admissible as evidence. Recording it along with the death certificate provides formal notice of the redistribution of the deceased owner's portion of the property rights.

It is essential for owners of real property to maintain a clear chain of title (ownership history), and recording an affidavit to verify changes such as the death of a co-owner is an effective way to accomplish this. A clear chain of title is important because it will help to simplify future sales of the real estate. Filing the affidavit clears the title, but the only way to remove the deceased joint tenant's name from the deed is for the survivors to execute and record a new deed. This instrument should show all joint tenants as grantors, with the decedent appropriately identified, and only the survivors as grantees. A certified copy of the recorded affidavit should accompany the new deed; other required supporting documents may vary from county to county.

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Important: Your property must be located in Tallapoosa County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Tallapoosa County.

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