Riley County Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest Form (Kansas)
All Riley County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest Form
Fill in the blank Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest form formatted to comply with all Kansas recording and content requirements.
Included Riley County compliant document last validated/updated 4/22/2025
Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest form.
Included Riley County compliant document last validated/updated 4/22/2025
Completed Example of the Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest Document
Example of a properly completed Kansas Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest document for reference.
Included Riley County compliant document last validated/updated 6/6/2025
The following Kansas and Riley County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Riley County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Riley County Register of Deeds
County Office Bldg, 2nd floor, Rm B202 - 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
Phone: (785) 537-6340
Local jurisdictions located in Riley County include:
- Leonardville
- Manhattan
- Ogden
- Randolph
- Riley
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Riley County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Riley County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Riley County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Riley County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Riley County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Riley County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Kansas or Riley County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Riley County Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
A Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest is a recorded document used to formally cancel and remove an Affidavit of Equitable Interest from public land records. Its purpose is to clear title, remove encumbrances, or reflect that a buyer’s equitable interest in a property is no longer valid or active.
Here are some common uses for a Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest in Kansas
1. Contract for Deed Has Been Fully Satisfied
The buyer has completed all payment obligations.
Legal title has been conveyed via deed.
Recording the release helps avoid confusion over any lingering claims.
2. Buyer Defaults on the Contract
The buyer stops making payments or otherwise breaches the contract.
Seller may record a release after giving proper notice (often 15 days as per K.S.A. 58-5202).
Clears title so the seller can resell or refinance the property.
3. Mutual Termination or Cancellation
Both parties agree to cancel the contract for deed.
Buyer relinquishes their equitable interest voluntarily.
Recording the release helps prevent future title disputes.
4. Buyer Has Vacated or Abandoned the Property
If the buyer walks away from the contract/property.
Seller can document the release and proceed with possession or resale.
5. Affidavit Was Filed in Error or No Longer Applicable
For example, the affidavit was mistakenly recorded or based on an unenforceable agreement.
Recording a release corrects the official land records.
6. Court Order or Settlement
A judge may order a release as part of a quiet title action or dispute resolution.
May also follow mediation, divorce, or estate settlement involving the property.
7. Clearing Title for Sale, Refinance, or Transfer
Lenders and title companies often require the release to be recorded before issuing a loan or insurance.
Ensures the property appears free of competing claims in title searches.
Recording the Release of Affidavit of Equitable Interest protects the seller, the buyer, and any third party (like a lender or future purchaser) by ensuring the public land records accurately reflect the current legal and equitable interests in the property.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Riley 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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