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Vigo County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

Vigo County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

Vigo 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
Vigo County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide

Vigo County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

Vigo 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 Vigo County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Vigo County Recorder
Address:
Annex Building - 199 Oak St
Terre Haute, Indiana 47807

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (812) 462-3301

Recording Tips for Vigo County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Vigo County

Properties in any of these areas use Vigo County forms:

  • Fontanet
  • Lewis
  • New Goshen
  • Pimento
  • Prairie Creek
  • Prairieton
  • Riley
  • Saint Mary Of The Woods
  • Seelyville
  • Shepardsville
  • Terre Haute
  • West Terre Haute

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Vigo County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Vigo 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 Vigo 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 Vigo County?

Recording fees in Vigo County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (812) 462-3301 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 Vigo County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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