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Jay County Personal Representative Deed for Distribution Form

Jay County Personal Representative Deed Form

Jay County Personal Representative Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/19/2025
Jay County Personal Representative Deed Guide

Jay County Personal Representative Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/14/2025
Jay County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed Document

Jay County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/19/2025

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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:
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

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!

Use this form for authorized personal representatives to transfer a decedent's real estate to a devisee or heir as directed by the deceased property owner's will, or according to Indiana's laws of descent and distribution.

When we die, another person becomes responsible for managing the assets we leave behind. If we die testate (with a will), this person is called an executor. If we die intestate (without a will), or other specific situations occur, the court supervising the probate estate appoints an administrator. Once the executor or administrator is in place, Indiana laws identify this individual as a "personal representative." See IC 29-1-1-3(23) for the list of titles included under this role.

The judge supervising the case confirms the personal representative (PR) by issuing letters testamentary or letters of administration, as appropriate. Note that the PR must apply for the letters within five months of the decedent's death (IC 29-1-7-15.1(b)). Once the letters are in place, the PR gains access to the probate estate, defined as "property transferred at the death of a decedent under the decedent's will or under IC 29-1-2, in the case of a decedent dying intestate" IC 29-1-1-3(24).

One common task handled by the PR is transferring ownership of the decedent's real property. Indiana's statutes contain a form related to property distributed to a devisee or heir (IC 29-1-7.5-3.4). In addition to the statutory requirement to provide relevant facts of the probate case, personal representative's deeds must meet all state and local standards for format and content.

Note that personal representative's deeds to not include warranties of title, so it makes sense for distributees or potential purchasers to consider a title search for the property. This can reveal defects in the chain of title (ownership history), and may prevent potential issues in future transactions.

Depending on the circumstances, the PR might need to provide additional supporting documentation including a certified copy of the authorizing letter, death certificate, will, etc. Also, the transfer might require approval from the court or others with an interest in the estate or the property.

Navigating the complexities of a probate case can be overwhelming, but taking the time to ensure a valid transfer during active probate is much easier than untangling problems later on. Please contact an attorney or probate court officer with specific questions or for complex situations.

(Indiana Personal Representative Deed 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 Personal Representative Deed for Distribution meets all recording requirements specific to Jay County.

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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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