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Jay County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

Jay County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

Jay County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 2/27/2025
Jay County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide

Jay County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/15/2025
Jay County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Document

Jay County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/8/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Jay County Recorder
Address:
120 Court St
Portland, Indiana 47371

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (260) 726-6940

Recording Tips for Jay County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Jay County

Properties in any of these areas use Jay County forms:

  • Bryant
  • Dunkirk
  • Pennville
  • Portland
  • Redkey
  • Salamonia

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jay County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Jay County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Jay 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 Jay County?

Recording fees in Jay County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (260) 726-6940 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 Jay County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Jay 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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