Lake County Affidavit Death of Joint Tenant Form

Last validated September 11, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Lake County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake Park, Cobb, Finley, Glenhaven, Hidden Valley Lake, Kelseyville and 7 more.

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Lake County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Form

Lake County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Form

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Document last validated 8/28/2026
Lake County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Guide

Lake County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Guide

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Document last validated 7/30/2026
Lake County Completed Example of a Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant Document

Lake County Completed Example of a Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/11/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Lake County Assessor-Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 255 N Forbes St
Lakeport, California 95453-4757

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m

Phone: (707) 263-2293 Recorder; (707) 263-2302 Assessor

Recording Tips for Lake County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Lake County

Properties in any of these areas use Lake County forms:

  • Clearlake
  • Clearlake Oaks
  • Clearlake Park
  • Cobb
  • Finley
  • Glenhaven
  • Hidden Valley Lake
  • Kelseyville
  • Lakeport
  • Lower Lake
  • Lucerne
  • Middletown
  • Nice
  • Upper Lake
  • Witter Springs

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lake County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Lake 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 Lake County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Lake County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Lake 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Lake County?

Recording fees in Lake County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (707) 263-2293 Recorder; (707) 263-2302 Assessor for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

When real estate in California is owned by joint tenants and one of the owners dies, the remaining owner(s) can clear the title by recording an affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant.

Joint tenancy is a way for two or more people to own property in equal shares so that when one of the joint tenants dies, the property can pass to the surviving joint tenant(s) without having to go through probate court.

The affidavit should be recorded in order to be binding on others. Take a certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased joint tenant and your affidavit to the recorder's office in the county where the real property is located.

(California Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Lake County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Affidavit Death of Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Lake County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Lake County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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