Use a Colorado supplemental affidavit of deceased grantor owner to complete the transfer of real property initiated by recording a Colorado beneficiary deed.

Completing the Transfer from a Colorado Beneficiary Deed

Beneficiary deeds provide a relatively straightforward, effective way for Colorado land owners to convey real estate, after death, to one or more named beneficiaries without the need for probate. See C.R.S. 15-15-401 et seq.

State law provides that title "to the interest in real property transferred by a beneficiary deed shall vest in the designated grantee-beneficiary only on the death of the owner" (15-15-407(1)). The beneficiary should offer proof "of the death of the owner or a grantee-beneficiary... in the same manner as for proving the death of a joint tenant" (15-15-413). That process is specified in 38-31-102, and it involves completing and filing a supplemental affidavit, along with a copy of the decedent's death certificate, with the recorder or register of deeds for the county where the land is located. While not specifically required, it is also a good idea to include a copy of the recorded beneficiary deed.

By recording the supplemental affidavit, the beneficiary provides public notice of the change in ownership. This is important because it preserves the chain of title (ownership history), which should simplify future sales of the land.

(Colorado Affidavit of Deceased Grantor Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Affidavit of Deceased Grantor

Ensure your property passes directly to heirs at death
Update beneficiary designations after a life change
Designate multiple beneficiaries for a property
Designate a beneficiary to receive property upon your death
Revoke a prior transfer on death or beneficiary designation
Retain full control of your property during your lifetime
Simplify property transfer for your family after your passing

Compare other Colorado deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Correction Deed Easement Deed Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way Deed of Trust and Promissory Note Release of Deed of Trust WITH Production of Evidence Release of Deed of Trust WITHOUT Production of Evidence Assignment of Deed of Trust Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Limited Power of Attorney for the Sale of Real Property Limited Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Beneficiary Deed Beneficiary Deed Revocation Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Disclaimer of Interest Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Personal Representative Deed of Sale Trustee Deed Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Statement of Mechanics Lien Mechanics Lien Release Conditional Lien Waiver Unconditional Lien Waiver Lis Pendens Lis Pendens Release Certificate of Trust Statement of Authority Mineral Deed Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our affidavit of deceased grantor forms are specifically formatted for each county in Colorado.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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