De Kalb County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form
De Kalb County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form
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De Kalb County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide
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De Kalb County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
DeKalb County Recorder
Auburn, Indiana 46706
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm M-F / Last Recording at 4:00pm
Phone: (260) 925-2112
Recording Tips for De Kalb County:
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
Cities and Jurisdictions in De Kalb County
Properties in any of these areas use De Kalb County forms:
- Ashley
- Auburn
- Butler
- Corunna
- Garrett
- Saint Joe
- Waterloo
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The De Kalb 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 De Kalb County?
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Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in De Kalb 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 De Kalb County?
Recording fees in De Kalb County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (260) 925-2112 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 De Kalb County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to De Kalb County.
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