Livingston County Affidavit of Descent Form
Livingston County Affidavit of Descent Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Livingston County Affidavit of Descent Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Livingston County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Descent Form
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Immediate Download • Secure Checkout
Additional Kentucky and Livingston County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Livingston County Clerk
Smithland, Kentucky 42081
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday; 8:00 to 4:00 Tuesday through Friday
Phone: (270) 928-2162
Recording Tips for Livingston County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
Cities and Jurisdictions in Livingston County
Properties in any of these areas use Livingston County forms:
- Burna
- Grand Rivers
- Hampton
- Ledbetter
- Salem
- Smithland
- Tiline
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Livingston County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Livingston 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 Livingston County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston County?
Recording fees in Livingston County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (270) 928-2162 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 Livingston County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit of Descent meets all recording requirements specific to Livingston County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Livingston County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
Save Time and Money
Get your Livingston 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 - ( 4585 Reviews )
Mark S.
January 31st, 2021
Excellent service, quick and very efficient! Thanks for your great service!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Jayne S.
August 24th, 2023
Very prompt and excellent service!
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
John F.
May 30th, 2019
Excellent service, very reliable.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Donnajean L.
October 9th, 2024
The site is user friendly and uncomplicated.
Thank you!
edward s.
October 1st, 2020
This is the go to place for quick work. They are awesome.
Thank you!
Heather R.
May 31st, 2019
Fast and convenient service.
Thank you Heather, we appreciate your feedback.
L B W.
January 22nd, 2021
Bottom line - it was certainly worth the $21 (+-?) I paid for the form and instructions, etc. Admittedly the form is a little inflexible in terms of editing for readability but I understand that offering greater flexibility would likely make theft more likely. So I'm happy with what I got. One suggestion - add more info about what's required in the "Source of Title" section.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Missy J.
December 6th, 2019
as always, perfect!
Thank you!
Ann M.
February 11th, 2022
I was extremely pleased with how easy this process was, and how quickly my document was recorded. I will definitely use this again!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
SAMANTHA P.
September 19th, 2021
Very easy very clear very informative of direct information stating the obvious and the underlining of both contexts. Right place for the right Tools to establish ,verify ,correct then guidance for not only myself, but for our legacy that should and will be live on to be know. Thank you deeds.com!
Thank you!
Jose D.
January 27th, 2021
A little difficult in the beginning but with the messaging back and forth it was very simple and fast. Thank you for your help.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Nancy R.
October 25th, 2024
Deeds.com is very precise, helpful and friendly. I found the form I needed without any effort and everything worked perfect and smooth. I recommend it 100%. Thank you.
We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!
Santos V.
March 18th, 2023
Great and easy to understand.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Sylvia H.
December 22nd, 2023
Deeds.com really made the process of completing and submitting the Lien application easy. Thank you, and I will be using you whenever I need a real estate document that you carry.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Lynne Z.
April 22nd, 2022
not enough room for legal description. Wouldn't allow me to enter widow status in owner box. Not clear who to send it to so I printed it out and will ask the notary who I use for recording it.
Thank you!