Iowa Forms

Van Buren County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Van Buren County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Van Buren 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
Van Buren County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

Van Buren County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

Van Buren County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/6/2025

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

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Van Buren County Recorder
Address:
406 Dodge St / PO Box 475
Keosauqua, Iowa 52565

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

Phone: (319) 293-3240

Recording Tips for Van Buren County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Van Buren County

Properties in any of these areas use Van Buren County forms:

  • Birmingham
  • Bonaparte
  • Cantril
  • Douds
  • Farmington
  • Keosauqua
  • Milton
  • Mount Sterling
  • Selma
  • Stockport

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Van Buren County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Van Buren County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (319) 293-3240 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 - ( 4573 Reviews )

Robert B.

January 18th, 2019

Liked the fact that the forms were fill in the blank. Good to have the option of re-doing them if needed, and I needed ;)

Reply from Staff

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

Nanette G.

March 4th, 2020

The Website was easy to use. I live in Houston Texas and mother recently passed away in California and I need affidavit of joint tenant forms. I was provided all the forms necessary to complete the documents. I had been a legal secretary in California about 20 years ago and just need the current forms and received them all very quickly.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Melody P.

January 29th, 2021

Thanks again for such expedient and excellent service!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Christine S.

September 14th, 2021

One stop shopping for your Deed needs. Downloaded the forms and filled them out with ease following the step by step instructions. Saved me hundreds of dollars for not having to hire an attorney to do the exact same thing.

Reply from Staff

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

tim r.

August 15th, 2019

easy sight and extra forms that I can use any time

Reply from Staff

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

Kimberly S.

April 21st, 2022

I wasted a lot of my time because I didn't do any research to know what I needed. Nobody fault but mine.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Richard D.

January 18th, 2019

We are pleased with your service. It is user friendly and efficient,

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Stephen B.

May 9th, 2020

They have been fabulous not only for getting me the Title and Property info I needed quickly, but also for determining which Deed (of many) that I actually needed. They are an outstanding resource for any real estate investor, property owner, Realtor, or attorney.

Reply from Staff

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

Shane J.

December 5th, 2024

I use deeds.com for all of my document filing needs. The amount of time and money saved on making trips to the auditor's office is well worth the nominal fee that is charged. I highly recommend deeds.com!

Reply from Staff

Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

Kimberly H.

April 24th, 2020

Very convenient, easy to use, and fast! I highly recommend Deeds.com!

Reply from Staff

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

Frank S.

December 21st, 2022

Pretty easy to register. Menu layout is too follow.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Leo H.

May 26th, 2021

The deed was very easy to use and the material provided were helpful in completing the form. We haven't filed it yet, but I assume that all will go well.

Reply from Staff

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

DONALD L P.

January 15th, 2019

HAD WRONG PASSWORD; PROGRAM MADE CHANGE EASY.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Sandra B.

February 15th, 2022

Easy to navigate through. Documents were in orderly fashion. Highly recommend. Step by step instructions

Reply from Staff

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

Melinda P.

January 4th, 2020

I received my documents immediately! Thats was a huge relief!

Reply from Staff

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