La Porte County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Last validated August 21, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in La Porte County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Hanna, Kingsbury, Kingsford Heights, La Crosse, La Porte, Michigan City, Mill Creek, Rolling Prairie and 3 more.

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La Porte County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

La Porte County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

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Document last validated 7/29/2026
La Porte County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

La Porte County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

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La Porte County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

La Porte County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

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Document last validated 8/21/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

LaPorte County Recorder

Address:
555 Michigan Ave, Suite 201
LaPorte, Indiana 46350

Hours: 8:00am and 4:00pm M-F (Central)

Phone: (219) 326-6808 ext. 2280, 2234, 2209

Recording Tips for La Porte County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only

Cities and Jurisdictions in La Porte County

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

  • Hanna
  • Kingsbury
  • Kingsford Heights
  • La Crosse
  • La Porte
  • Michigan City
  • Mill Creek
  • Rolling Prairie
  • Union Mills
  • Wanatah
  • Westville

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

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in La Porte County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (219) 326-6808 ext. 2280, 2234, 2209 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 La Porte 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 La Porte County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable La Porte 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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