Nicholas County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Last validated August 14, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Nicholas County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Carlisle, Moorefield.

$3997
One-time purchase. No subscription.
  • 3 documents included
  • Immediate PDF download
  • Formatting guarantee

Nicholas County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Nicholas County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

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

Document last validated 8/5/2026
Nicholas County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

Nicholas County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 8/14/2026
Nicholas County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

Nicholas County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 8/12/2026

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

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Nicholas County Clerk

Address:
Courthouse - 125 E Main St / PO Box 227
Carlisle, Kentucky 40311

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday; last Saturday of month 8:00 to 11:30

Phone: (859) 289-3730

Recording Tips for Nicholas County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead

Cities and Jurisdictions in Nicholas County

Properties in any of these areas use Nicholas County forms:

  • Carlisle
  • Moorefield

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Nicholas County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Nicholas County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (859) 289-3730 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Real property ownership and conveyance is governed by Title XXII of the Kentucky Revised Statutes.

Kentucky's standard version of joint tenancy resembles tenancy in common, in that "when a joint tenant dies, the joint tenant's part of the joint estate, real or personal, shall descend to the joint tenant's heirs, or pass by devise, or go to the joint tenant's personal representative, subject to debts, curtesy, dower, or distribution" (KRS 318.120). Basically, this means that each joint tenant owns an individual share of the whole property.

Section 318.130 provides the rules for survivorship tenancy, in which the joint tenants share undivided rights to the whole property. By stating the intent to vest ownership as joint tenants with right of survivorship, when one owner dies, that portion is distributed equally among the survivors. Joint tenancy with right of survivorship is common between spouses.

In order to formalize the "automatic" transfer that occurs from a deceased joint tenant, many co-owners choose to record an affidavit of surviving joint tenant, accompanied by a certified copy of the decedent's death certificate. Recording such an affidavit provides notice to the public and any future purchasers about the updated information. It also maintains a clear chain of title (ownership history), which should reduce some of the complexity from future sales or conveyances of the real property.

Even though executing and recording an affidavit of surviving joint tenant clears the title, the deceased owner's name remains on the deed. The only way to remove that name is by executing and recording a new deed, preferably including a copy of the recorded affidavit.

(Kentucky Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Nicholas County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Nicholas County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Nicholas 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 Nicholas County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant 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 - ( 4,800 Reviews )

Clint J. 5 out of 5 stars

Deeds.com is a great way for people that are unfamiliar with legal documents to get things done. Thank you

Reply from Staff

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

Susan L. 5 out of 5 stars

Instructions easy to follow, example form was a big help.

Reply from Staff

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

Eileen B. 5 out of 5 stars

I was quoted $525 to do the exact same thing from Deeds.com for only $25. Seems like a no brainer to me!

Reply from Staff

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

Karina C. 5 out of 5 stars

The process was very convenient, fast, and efficient. I appreciated the messaging feature which provided real-time communication. I would certainly recommended this service to anyone needing it.

Reply from Staff

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

Bryan C. 5 out of 5 stars

Your service is sweet. It is self-explanatory and easy to download. I am excited about finding your website.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

barbara m. 5 out of 5 stars

deeds.com is the most efficient, easy to use site for legal forms I've found! Thank You

Reply from Staff

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

cynthia k. 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy thank you

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Paul N. 5 out of 5 stars

Had what I needed, service was excellent.

Reply from Staff

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

David S. 5 out of 5 stars

Very good website. All government should be that clear and efficient.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Gary Steve N. 5 out of 5 stars

Very user-friendly and easy to understand directions.

Reply from Staff

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

Susan J. 5 out of 5 stars

Simple and easy to use. I was thrilled to find deeds.com during my online search for deed forms and more pleased that I could narrow it down by state and county. Thanks

Reply from Staff

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

James B. 5 out of 5 stars

Your website is very easy to use. No problem downloading the forms.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

ronald d. 5 out of 5 stars

I found that the website was laid out well and referenced documents were professionally created.

Reply from Staff

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

Gordon W. 5 out of 5 stars

Nice forms but it sure would have been nice to be able to at least print the guide and the example so that I don't spend all of my time bouncing back and forth between windows on a laptop.

Reply from Staff

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

Russell L. 5 out of 5 stars

Your Personal Representative's Deed and example for the state of PA were extremely helpful. Exactly what I needed! Two feedback comments: 1. Valuation Factors/Short List in my download is an outdated table dated July 2020. The PA Dept of Revenue website has a more current table dated June 2021. (Maybe same for Valuation Factors/Long List, which I didn't use.) 2. Notarization section on deed page 3 has a gender-related input needed, which confused the Notary Public representative where I live in the state of CO. Notary input the word she to apply to my wife, but wasn't clear to him if the gender input applied to the Grantor or the Notary. He assumed Grantor. Also in our non-binary world, some might find that wording offensive. Thanks again for your documents. Russ Lewis

Reply from Staff

Thank you!