Adams County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form
Last validated September 18, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Adams County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Berne, Decatur, Geneva, Linn Grove, Monroe, Pleasant Mills, Preble.
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Adams County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Adams County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Adams County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Adams County Recorder
Decatur, Indiana 46733
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (260) 724-5343
Recording Tips for Adams County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Adams County
Properties in any of these areas use Adams County forms:
- Berne
- Decatur
- Geneva
- Linn Grove
- Monroe
- Pleasant Mills
- Preble
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Adams County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Adams 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 Adams County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams County?
Recording fees in Adams County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (260) 724-5343 for current fees.
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Use this instrument to formalize the acceptance of ownership rights conveyed when another joint tenant dies. Complete and sign the affidavit and submit it, along with a certified copy of the decedent's death certificate, to the recorder for the county where the real estate is located.
Holding title to real property in a survivorship tenancy is a convenient way to transfer ownership in land without probate. The Indiana Revised Code specifies the rules for co-ownership of real property in IC 32-17-2-1. This statute explains that two or more people who are not married to each other may own real estate as joint tenants with rights of survivorship as long as this intent is clearly stated in the text of the deed conveying title to them.
In order to gain full ownership, the surviving joint tenant need only submit a completed affidavit of surviving joint tenant, along with an official copy of the death certificate of the other owner, to the recorder for the county where the land is located.
This does not, however, remove the deceased's name from the deed. To accomplish that, the surviving tenant must execute and record a new deed from the original joint tenants to the remaining tenant only. After completing this final step, the public record and current deed will contain the most up-to-date information.
(Indiana Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Adams County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Adams County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Adams 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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