Carroll County Affidavit of Descent Form

Last validated October 12, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Carroll County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Carrollton, Ghent, Sanders, Worthville.

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Carroll County Affidavit of Descent Form

Carroll County Affidavit of Descent Form

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

Document last validated 8/4/2026
Carroll County Affidavit of Descent Guide

Carroll County Affidavit of Descent Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 9/25/2026
Carroll County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Descent Form

Carroll County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Descent Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 10/12/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Carroll County Clerk

Address:
440 Main St
Carrollton, Kentucky 41008

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (502) 732-7005

Recording Tips for Carroll County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Carroll County

Properties in any of these areas use Carroll County forms:

  • Carrollton
  • Ghent
  • Sanders
  • Worthville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Carroll County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll County?

Recording fees in Carroll County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (502) 732-7005 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 Carroll 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 Carroll County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Carroll 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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