Johnson County Affidavit of Descent Form
Johnson County Affidavit of Descent Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Johnson County Affidavit of Descent Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Johnson 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
Johnson County Clerk
Paintsville, Kentucky 41240
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F; Sat 8:30 to noon
Phone: (606) 789-2557
Recording Tips for Johnson County:
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction
Cities and Jurisdictions in Johnson County
Properties in any of these areas use Johnson County forms:
- Boons Camp
- East Point
- Flatgap
- Hagerhill
- Keaton
- Meally
- Oil Springs
- Paintsville
- River
- Sitka
- Staffordsville
- Stambaugh
- Thelma
- Tutor Key
- Van Lear
- West Van Lear
- Williamsport
- Wittensville
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Johnson County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Johnson 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 Johnson County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Johnson County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Johnson 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 Johnson County?
Recording fees in Johnson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (606) 789-2557 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 Johnson County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit of Descent meets all recording requirements specific to Johnson County.
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