Santa Cruz County Affidavit Death of Joint Tenant Form
Last validated September 14, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Santa Cruz County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Aptos, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Capitola, Davenport, Felton, Freedom and 6 more.
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Santa Cruz County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Santa Cruz County Affidavit of Death of a Joint Tenant Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Santa Cruz County Completed Example of a Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
County Recorder
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Hours: 8:00am to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00pm
Phone: (831) 454-2800
Recording Tips for Santa Cruz County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
Cities and Jurisdictions in Santa Cruz County
Properties in any of these areas use Santa Cruz County forms:
- Aptos
- Ben Lomond
- Boulder Creek
- Brookdale
- Capitola
- Davenport
- Felton
- Freedom
- Los Gatos
- Mount Hermon
- Santa Cruz
- Scotts Valley
- Soquel
- Watsonville
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Santa Cruz County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County?
Recording fees in Santa Cruz County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (831) 454-2800 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Santa Cruz 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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