La Plata County Affidavit of Deceased Grantor Form

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La Plata County Affidavit of Deceased Grantor Form

La Plata County Affidavit of Deceased Grantor Form

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Document Last Validated 8/12/2026
La Plata County Affidavit of Deceased Grantor Guide

La Plata County Affidavit of Deceased Grantor Guide

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Document Last Validated 8/18/2026
La Plata County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Grantor Document

La Plata County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Grantor Document

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Document Last Validated 7/31/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

La Plata County Clerk & Recorder

Address:
98 Everett St, Suite C
Durango, Colorado 81303

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday / Recording until 4:30

Phone: (970) 382-6280 or 382-6281

Recording Tips for La Plata County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in La Plata County

Properties in any of these areas use La Plata County forms:

  • Bayfield
  • Durango
  • Hesperus
  • Ignacio
  • Marvel

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for La Plata County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in La Plata 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 La Plata 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 La Plata County?

Recording fees in La Plata County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (970) 382-6280 or 382-6281 for current fees.

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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)

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

This Affidavit of Deceased Grantor meets all recording requirements specific to La Plata County.

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