Coles County Deceased Joint Tenant Affidavit Form (Illinois)
All Coles County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Deceased Joint Tenant Affidavit Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Coles County compliant document last validated/updated 6/5/2025
Joint Tenant Affidavit Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Coles County compliant document last validated/updated 4/16/2025
Completed Example of the Deceased Joint Tenant Affidavit Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Coles County compliant document last validated/updated 6/26/2025
The following Illinois and Coles County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Deceased Joint Tenant Affidavit forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Coles County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
County Clerk and Recorder - Courthouse
651 Jackson Ave, Room 122, Charleston, Illinois 61920
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (217) 348-7325 or (217) 348-0525
Local jurisdictions located in Coles County include:
- Ashmore
- Charleston
- Humboldt
- Lerna
- Mattoon
- Oakland
- Trilla
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Coles County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Coles County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Coles County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Coles County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Deceased Joint Tenant Affidavit forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Coles County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Coles County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Illinois or Coles County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Coles County Deceased Joint Tenant Affidavit forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
Complete this affidavit and submit it, along with a certified copy of the decedent's death certificate (required) and last will and testament (if available), to the county office responsible for maintaining land records. Once recorded, it serves as public notice of the change in property ownership.
(Illinois Deceased Joint Tenant Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Coles 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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