Iowa Forms

Delaware County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Delaware County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Delaware County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

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

Validated 7/23/2025 Preview Form
Delaware County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

Delaware County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Validated 4/30/2025 Preview Form
Delaware County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

Delaware County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Validated 6/6/2025 Preview Form

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Delaware County Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 301 E Main St, Rm 204 / PO Box 157
Manchester, Iowa 52057

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (563) 927-4665

Recording Tips for Delaware County:
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Delaware County

Properties in any of these areas use Delaware County forms:

  • Colesburg
  • Delaware
  • Delhi
  • Dundee
  • Earlville
  • Greeley
  • Hopkinton
  • Manchester
  • Masonville
  • Ryan

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Delaware County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (563) 927-4665 for current fees.

Have other questions? Contact our support team

Transferring Title to Iowa Real Estate after a Joint Tenant Dies

Joint tenancy is a form of ownership where two or more people share title rights to a specific parcel of real property. If one joint tenant dies, his/her portion of property rights transfers to the remaining owners by function of law. If there are multiple surviving co-owners, they each receive an equal share of the rights. Property held in joint tenancy does not pass to the owners' estates in a will. Therefore, it avoids distribution via the probate process.

Iowa Code 558.66 (2013) governs the different requirements for completing the transfer of title rights under joint tenancy. Specifically, the living joint tenant may execute and record an affidavit of surviving joint tenant, which the recorder attaches to the previously recorded deed. An affidavit is a document containing statements, made under oath, which identify the person presenting the material (affiant); the name of the surviving co-owner (often the affiant); details about the deceased owner; the legal description of the property being transferred; recording information from the deed granting joint tenancy; and a request to update the records with the county auditor ( 558.66(3)(b)). In addition, many people include an official copy of the deceased owner's death certificate.

Completing this process is an essential step in preserving a clear chain of title to the property, meaning that there is an unbroken history of owners, which reduces the likelihood of unexpected claims of rights to the real estate. A clear chain of title also makes the property easier to sell or mortgage because title agencies will provide the insurance that is usually required as part of the sale. In addition, because grantors (owners) must sign deeds when property is sold or otherwise conveyed, the recorded affidavit serves as evidence proving why one of the named owners cannot sign the transfer.

Real estate held in joint tenancy is often one aspect of an overall estate plan. Good practice dictates frequent updates of items such as wills, trusts, and other associated documents. As such, executing an affidavit of surviving joint tenant soon after a co-owner dies protects the rights and interests of everyone involved by ensuring that the relevant land records contain the most current information.

Each situation is unique, so for complex issues or with additional questions, please contact a local real estate attorney or other estate planning professional.

(Iowa Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Delaware County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Delaware County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

Save Time and Money

Get your Delaware County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4570 Reviews )

Marc T.

August 19th, 2021

Excellent service

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Rysta W.

June 29th, 2021

Very easy to use and great price.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Delroy S.

July 2nd, 2019

Simple and complete. I found all the forms and Instructions I was looking for. Thank You.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Remi W.

April 13th, 2020

Submitting documents electronically through Deeds.com saved me time and provided the best possible service for me in the comfort of my own home. There's no faster, better way to record documents than e-recording with Deeds.com.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Sharon B.

April 3rd, 2024

Downloaded pdf form was difficult to use,/modify and has too much space between sections.

Reply from Staff

Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us improve. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Lori G.

October 28th, 2020

This was so easy and seemless. I wish I had found deeds.com for eRecording sooner! I submitted my documents from the comfort of my office, they were great about communicating in a timely manner with updates. The next day I had copies of my recorded documents! I would highly recommend deeds.com!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Larry L.

September 18th, 2023

Easy, quick and responsive for recording purposes.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Michele S.

February 10th, 2019

This is a great service if you know what youre looking for. Unfortunately it just wasnt right for me and my situation.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Darrel V.

September 27th, 2020

Pretty easy to use and timely, too!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

LISA B.

December 5th, 2019

GOT WHAT I NEEDED FORMS WORKED FINE.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Mark W.

May 9th, 2019

Easy, simple and fast. I am familiar with deeds in my state and these looked correct. The common missed document of TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE VALUE document was also included. Kudos on being complete.

Reply from Staff

Thanks Mark, we really appreciate your feedback.

James D.

April 24th, 2019

It was very easy to set up the account but then everything is very costly. I didn't see any publications that were free to account holders, so as infrequently I have to do a title search, I may as well just hire an online service to do the legwork too.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Kimberly C.

August 30th, 2020

Very straight forward easy to use. No need to hunt for the information or forms you ate looking for, every thing is right there just click on the link and voila!

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Michael F.

February 22nd, 2024

This service wasn't helpful at all.

Reply from Staff

We're sorry the records you were looking for were not available Michael. We understand how frustrating that can be. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're continually working to expand our database and hope to better serve your needs in the future.

Diana H.

February 10th, 2019

little expensive same document in other county is free. however quite fast in responding. and just what i needed.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!