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Jasper County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Jasper County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Jasper County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/23/2025
Jasper County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

Jasper County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

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Document Last Validated 4/30/2025
Jasper County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

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

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Document Last Validated 8/22/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Jasper County Recorder
Address:
101 First St N, Rm 205 / PO Box 665
Newton, Iowa 50208

Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri

Phone: (641) 792-5442

Recording Tips for Jasper County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Jasper County

Properties in any of these areas use Jasper County forms:

  • Baxter
  • Colfax
  • Ira
  • Kellogg
  • Killduff
  • Lynnville
  • Mingo
  • Monroe
  • Newton
  • Prairie City
  • Reasnor
  • Sully

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jasper County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Jasper County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (641) 792-5442 for current fees.

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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 Jasper 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 Jasper County.

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