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San Benito County Affidavit Death of Joint Tenant Form

San Benito County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Form

San Benito County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Form

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Document Last Validated 3/28/2025
San Benito County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Guide

San Benito County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Guide

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Document Last Validated 7/8/2025
San Benito County Completed Example of a Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant Document

San Benito County Completed Example of a Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant Document

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Document Last Validated 7/4/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Clerk - Auditor - Recorder
Address:
440 5th St, Rm 206
Hollister, California 95023-3843

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F / Recording: 9:15 to 4:00

Phone: (831) 636-4046

Recording Tips for San Benito County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in San Benito County

Properties in any of these areas use San Benito County forms:

  • Hollister
  • Paicines
  • San Juan Bautista
  • Tres Pinos

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for San Benito County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by San Benito 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 San Benito 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 San Benito County?

Recording fees in San Benito County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (831) 636-4046 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 San Benito 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 San Benito County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the San Benito County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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