Caddo Parish Affidavit of Death and Heirship Form
Last validated April 1, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
Caddo Parish Affidavit of Death and Heirship Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Caddo Parish Affidavit of Death and Heirship Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Caddo Parish Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death and Heirship Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Immediate Download • Secure Checkout
Additional Louisiana and Caddo Parish documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Clerk of Court, Records Division
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (318) 226-6780
Recording Tips for Caddo Parish:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Caddo Parish
Properties in any of these areas use Caddo Parish forms:
- Belcher
- Bethany
- Blanchard
- Gilliam
- Greenwood
- Hosston
- Ida
- Keithville
- Mooringsport
- Oil City
- Rodessa
- Shreveport
- Vivian
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Caddo Parish
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Caddo Parish 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 Caddo Parish?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Caddo Parish, 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 Caddo Parish 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 Caddo Parish?
Recording fees in Caddo Parish vary. Contact the recorder's office at (318) 226-6780 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
When a decedent dies, her property, rights, and obligations at the time of death, and those acquired after death, comprise her estate (La. Civil Code Art. 872). The legal process of transferring a decedent's estate to successors is referred to as succession in Louisiana.
By operation of law, a decedent's heirs automatically succeed to an interest in the decedent's property at the decedent's death (Civil Code Art. 935). Though a judicial process may not be required, heirs must take steps to "conform the record title to the rights of ownership provided by" Louisiana Code. Failure to do so "inhibits the ability of family members lacking record title to exercise their rights of ownership of property including the rights to sell, to encumber, and to seek federal aid" in the future. Filing the correct document in the parish land records updates the chain of title and provides a clear record of succession. Consult an experienced succession lawyer to advise which process is appropriate for the situation.
There are several alternate options in Louisiana for transferring property from a decedent to his heirs, such as small succession, a judicial process, or filing an affidavit under La. Code of Civil Procedure Art. 3432, a non-judicial process. These options are available when the estate meets certain requirements.
When the size of the estate is less than $125,000.00, or the succession in Louisiana is ancillary to probate or succession opened elsewhere, the estate may qualify as a small succession under La. Code of Civil Procedure Art. 3421. A judicial succession is always required when a decedent dies testate (with a will), regardless of the estate size.
Small succession is not required, however, when the conditions above apply AND the decedent died intestate with his sole heirs being descendants (children), ascendants (parents), siblings or descendants of siblings, and/or a surviving spouse (CCP 3431). Exceptions also apply for wills probated outside Louisiana.
When a small succession is not required because the decedent died intestate and her sole heirs are those stated above, file an affidavit of death and heirship under La. Code of Civil Procedure Art. 3432.
A minimum of two people must execute the affidavit, including the surviving spouse, if applicable, and one or more heir of the age of majority (18) in the State of Louisiana. An affiant may also be a third party with knowledge of the facts contained within. Art. 3432 of the Code of Civil Procedure indicates an option for one or more original affidavits in some situations. The wrong paperwork can lead to unnecessary expenses, so consult an attorney to confirm the best procedure for the specific case.
Note the name, address, and relation of each affiant to the decedent in the affidavit. The affiants must be duly sworn before any officer or person authorized to administer oaths in the place where the affidavit is executed.
Statutory requirements for the content of the affidavit include the decedent's date of death and his address of primary residence at the time of death; a statement that the decedent died intestate; the martial status at the time of death and the surviving spouse's last-known residence, if applicable.
In addition, the affidavit lists the name, last known address, and relationship to the decedent of each heir. Each heir's respective interest in the decedent's property, and whether a legal usufruct of the surviving spouses attaches to the property, should be noted. If any heir does not join as an affiant, the affidavit should state that either the heir could not be located or was given notice of the intent to execute the affidavit and did not object.
The affidavit describes the property left by the decedent and indicate whether the property is community property or separate property. The description of any immovable property "must be sufficient to identify the property for purposes of transfer" (CCP 3432(A)(5)). The affidavit should also show the value of each item of property and the aggregate value of all property at the time of death.
Finally, the affiant's signature affirms that the signers accept the succession of the decedent and that the information contained in the affidavit is true, correct, and complete to the best of the signer's knowledge. The statements are made under penalty of perjury.
Aside from these content requirements, the affidavit must be in recordable form. File the affidavit along with a copy of the decedent's death certificate in the conveyancing records of the parish where the immovable property described within the document is situated. When the affidavit pertains to immovable property, file after 90 days have passed since the decedent's death.
Consult an experienced succession lawyer in the State of Louisiana with questions about immovable property, affidavits of death and heirship, any other issues related to probate or decedent's property in Louisiana, as the law is complex, and each situation is unique.
(Louisiana AOD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Caddo Parish to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit of Death and Heirship meets all recording requirements specific to Caddo Parish.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Caddo Parish 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 Caddo Parish Affidavit of Death and Heirship 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 - ( 4697 Reviews )
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.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Jim P.
August 8th, 2022
Exactly what we were looking for and filled out everything in minutes. Great value!
Thank you!
Alan M.
December 3rd, 2021
The packet I downloaded was complete and useful, and process was not unduly opaque. However, I would have liked to download the whole packet, about 6 files, all at one go. Still, the forms provided the complete solution to my situation.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Stacey H.
October 23rd, 2024
This was my first time using Deeds.com and I was very impressed on the professionalism and the expediency of the recording. Will definitely be using them again. Stacey H.
Your satisfaction with our services is of utmost importance to us. Thank you for letting us know how we did!
Jo A B.
June 18th, 2022
Clean crisp website with helpful information; however. If the site states the following files are included, a single .zip, .rar, , ,download should be available instead of individual.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Thomas H.
August 31st, 2023
Absolute crap. I would give it 0 stars for user-friendliness.
Sorry to hear that we failed you Thomas. We do hope that you found something more suitable to your needs elsewhere.
Valerie S.
July 16th, 2020
The service was easy, fast, and cheap and we were able to close our sale 2 days after we downloaded the deed! Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Mark R.
September 30th, 2022
All documents were site specific and up-to-date. Not recorded yet but have high hopes.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Robert C.
November 20th, 2020
Great service! Easy to navigate and the instructions were perfectly understandable.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Kathy D.
November 4th, 2021
Thank You, I will be looking forward to printing these files, and getting this Ladybird deed in place.
Thank you!
Michael K.
January 11th, 2021
The link for the note guidelines just shows the same directions as for the mortgage. Other than that, very helpful.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Regina G.
May 18th, 2022
Very good customer service. Would recommend them highly.
Thank you!
ROBERET D.
November 18th, 2021
after a poor start was able to get to the forms page and find what I was looking for and every thing worked good. Just getting to the right area was a struggle but we made thanks Bob
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
matt k.
March 16th, 2022
you guys/girls are the bestest..
Thank you!
Linda A.
April 21st, 2022
This was perfect for providing the necessary forms. Easy to enter needed information. I would recommend this for legal documents.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!