Hopkins County Affidavit of Descent Form

Last validated August 4, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Hopkins County Affidavit of Descent Form

Hopkins 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
Hopkins County Affidavit of Descent Guide

Hopkins County Affidavit of Descent Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/21/2026
Hopkins County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Descent Form

Hopkins County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Descent Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/20/2026

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

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Hopkins County Clerk

Address:
24 Union St
Madisonville, Kentucky 42431

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Phone: 270-821-7361

Recording Tips for Hopkins County:
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Hopkins County

Properties in any of these areas use Hopkins County forms:

  • Dawson Springs
  • Earlington
  • Hanson
  • Madisonville
  • Manitou
  • Mortons Gap
  • Nebo
  • Nortonville
  • Saint Charles
  • White Plains

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hopkins County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Hopkins County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 270-821-7361 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 Hopkins County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Affidavit of Descent meets all recording requirements specific to Hopkins County.

Our Promise

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

Save Time and Money

Get your Hopkins County Affidavit of Descent 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 - ( 4783 Reviews )

ray r.

July 17th, 2020

excellent service

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Margaret P.

May 15th, 2025

EXCELLENT WEBSITE AND SERVICE, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Reply from Staff

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

TAMMIE M.

November 20th, 2020

The site worked well for me.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Barry N.

February 14th, 2019

The form was straight forward and very easy to complete. It took me less than 15 minutes to complete. Make sure you have the "current deed' available' when completing the form.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback Barry. Have a fantastic day!

Lutalo O.

December 26th, 2019

Great tool for finding the best real estate forms!

Reply from Staff

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

James A.

March 9th, 2021

Thanks for you help to get me out of a quick problem. Downloads were great. I recommend this service for the arcane situations of legal angst.

Reply from Staff

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

Willie P.

May 13th, 2020

Your service was excellent

Reply from Staff

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

Lance G.

January 12th, 2021

Fast and dependable service, which is so critical in the real estate business. Excellent experience.

Reply from Staff

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

Altaray S.

January 14th, 2019

Really fast turn around time, and was provided exactly what I was looking for this time. This is my first experience with this site. It would have been cool to also get a document depicting/describing a property line, but like I said before, exactly what I was looking for this time.

Reply from Staff

Thank you so much for your feedback Altaray, we really appreciate it.

Kathy Ann M.

June 26th, 2020

Got the report. However, Retrieving process was not clear.

Reply from Staff

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

Stephen K.

July 5th, 2019

The forms were correct and the instructions and Completed sample were very helpful. I filled it out and filed it at the county office, they didn't question anything. Thank you.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Idiat A.

January 20th, 2023

Service was fast and easy to use. But let documents appear clearer next time.

Reply from Staff

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

DAVID JOHN M.

February 25th, 2019

The Transfer On Death Deed did work for New Mexico! Though I did have to add the long property description to the "Exhibit" page that was included with the document. Great website! Will use again! Thanks!!!

Reply from Staff

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

Sharon B.

May 12th, 2026

Easy to use, download, . Would use again.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your kind words and for choosing us.

Melissa H.

August 10th, 2021

Amazing forms! Order the quitclaim deed forms, got the form and lots of extra forms which is good because I needed a few of them and didn't even know it. Very happy, will be back if needed.

Reply from Staff

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