Brown County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

Last validated October 20, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Brown County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Helmsburg, Nashville.

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Brown County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

Brown County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

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Document last validated 8/21/2026
Brown County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide

Brown County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide

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Document last validated 9/11/2026
Brown County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Document

Brown County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Document

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Document last validated 10/20/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Brown County Recorder

Address:
201 Locust Lane / PO Box 86
Nashville, Indiana 47448

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Phone: (812) 988-5462

Recording Tips for Brown County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording

Cities and Jurisdictions in Brown County

Properties in any of these areas use Brown County forms:

  • Helmsburg
  • Nashville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Brown County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Brown County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (812) 988-5462 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Married couples in Indiana may hold title to real estate as tenants by the entireties. This means that when one spouse dies, the other gains full ownership of the property by function of law, and without the need for probate. Use this instrument to formalize the acceptance of ownership rights conveyed when a spouse 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.

In order to gain full ownership, the husband or wife submits a completed affidavit of surviving spouse, along with an official copy of the death certificate of the deceased spouse, 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 survivor must execute and record a new deed from the married couple to the remaining spouse only. After completing this final step, the public record and current deed will contain the most up-to-date information.

(Indiana Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Brown County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Affidavit of Surviving Spouse meets all recording requirements specific to Brown County.

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