Breathitt County Affidavit of Descent Form
Last validated October 12, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Breathitt County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Athol, Bays, Clayhole, Jackson, Lost Creek, Rousseau, Vancleve, Whick.
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Breathitt County Affidavit of Descent Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Breathitt County Affidavit of Descent Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Breathitt County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Descent Form
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Breathitt County Clerk
Jackson, Kentucky 41339
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8-4; Wed 8-12 & Sat 9-12
Phone: (606) 666-3800 x707
Recording Tips for Breathitt County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Breathitt County
Properties in any of these areas use Breathitt County forms:
- Athol
- Bays
- Clayhole
- Jackson
- Lost Creek
- Rousseau
- Vancleve
- Whick
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Breathitt County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Breathitt 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 Breathitt County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Breathitt 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 Breathitt 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 Breathitt County?
Recording fees in Breathitt County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (606) 666-3800 x707 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
An affidavit of descent (alternately, affidavit of heirship) under KRS 382.120 establishes a source of title for a grantor who is transferring property he or she acquired from an intestate estate.
The affidavit must be filed before the grantor can record a deed conveying the subject property. Pursuant to Kentucky statute, the affiant (person making the sworn statements contained within the affidavit) may be the grantor or any one (1) of the heirs at law or next of kin of the ancestor of the grantor, or of two (2) residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The affidavit must recite the ancestor's name, date of death, and place of residence, as well as information regarding the ancestor's surviving spouse, if applicable. In addition, the affidavit must state that the ancestor died intestate (without a will), and contain a list of the names, ages, and addresses of each of the ancestor's heirs at law and next of kin, and include everyone's relationship to the ancestor and the interest in real property he or she inherited by the ancestor's death.
The affiant must sign the document before a notary public before filing in the office of the county clerk of the county wherein the subject real property is situated.
Contact a lawyer with questions about Kentucky legal documents or other inquiries related to probate.
(Kentucky Affidavit of Descent Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Breathitt County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Affidavit of Descent meets all recording requirements specific to Breathitt County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Breathitt 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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