Shawnee County Transfer on Death Affidavit Form

Last validated September 4, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Shawnee County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Auburn, Berryton, Dover, Lecompton, Rossville, Silver Lake, Tecumseh, Topeka and 1 more.

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Shawnee County Transfer on Death Affidavit Form

Shawnee County Transfer on Death Affidavit Form

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

Document last validated 9/4/2026
Shawnee County Transfer on Death Affidavit Guide

Shawnee County Transfer on Death Affidavit Guide

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Document last validated 8/27/2026
Shawnee County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Affidavit Document

Shawnee County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Affidavit Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 8/31/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Shawnee County Register of Deeds

Address:
200 SE 7th St, Rm 108
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3971

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

Phone: (785) 251-4020

Recording Tips for Shawnee County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only

Cities and Jurisdictions in Shawnee County

Properties in any of these areas use Shawnee County forms:

  • Auburn
  • Berryton
  • Dover
  • Lecompton
  • Rossville
  • Silver Lake
  • Tecumseh
  • Topeka
  • Wakarusa

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Shawnee County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Shawnee County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Shawnee 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Shawnee County?

Recording fees in Shawnee County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (785) 251-4020 for current fees.

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Using a Kansas Affidavit of Death to Complete a Transfer on Death

In Kansas, the county assessor's office initiates the transfer of real property rights under a transfer on death deed. There are several steps to take, however, before that can happen.

When the property owner dies, an individual with personal knowledge of the intended transfer, whether the named beneficiary or someone else, makes the sworn statements contained within an affidavit of death. The affidavit, along with an official copy of the deceased owner's death certificate, is filed for record with the register of deeds for the county where the land is located.

The register of deeds then forwards the details to the county assessor's office, where they match the information on the affidavit with the deed records. After the assessor's office verifies the details, they begin the process to transfer the previous owner's rights to the beneficiary.

(Kansas Transfer on Death Affidavit Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Shawnee County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Transfer on Death Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to Shawnee County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Shawnee County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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