Monterey County Affidavit Death of Joint Tenant Form
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Monterey County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Form
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Monterey County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Guide
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Monterey County Completed Example of a Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
Salinas, California 93902-0570
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Recording until 4:00 pm
Phone: (831) 755-5041 or toll free from peninsula (831) 647-77
Recording Tips for Monterey County:
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
Cities and Jurisdictions in Monterey County
Properties in any of these areas use Monterey County forms:
- Aromas
- Big Sur
- Bradley
- Carmel
- Carmel By The Sea
- Carmel Valley
- Castroville
- Chualar
- Gonzales
- Greenfield
- Jolon
- King City
- Lockwood
- Marina
- Monterey
- Moss Landing
- Pacific Grove
- Pebble Beach
- Salinas
- San Ardo
- San Lucas
- Seaside
- Soledad
- Spreckels
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Monterey County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Monterey 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 Monterey County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Monterey 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 Monterey 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 Monterey County?
Recording fees in Monterey County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (831) 755-5041 or toll free from peninsula (831) 647-77 for current fees.
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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 Monterey County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit Death of Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Monterey County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Monterey 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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