Maine Notice of Death Affidavit

County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as June 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

About the Maine Notice of Death Affidavit

Maine Notice of Death Affidavit
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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

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In Maine a Notice of Death Affidavit is appropriate for use by a surviving beneficiary identified in a recorded Transfer on Death Deed. The beneficiaries record the Notice of Death Affidavit (in the registry of deeds in the county where the real property is located) (to confirm title following the death of the transferor.)
The Notice of Death Affidavit must contain:
1. (The name and address, if known, of each beneficiary taking under the transfer on death deed)
2. (The street address of the property)
3. (The date of the transfer on death deed)
4. (The book and page number at which the transfer on death deed was recorded prior to the transferor's death)
5. (The name of the deceased transferor)
6. (The date and place of death)
7. (The name and address to which all future tax bills should be mailed)
8. (The affidavit must be notarized.) (ME revised statute 6-414)

(Maine Notice of Death Affidavit Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list above
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

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— James T.

"Very easy to use. Straightforward and informative"

— Janet J.

"These forms were very easy to both download and print, as well as fill out on the site and then prin…"

— Anne G.

"I used deeds.com's services for the first time while the Stay at Home Order is in effect and found i…"

— MARK K.

"This is a great service. I submitted the information and the next day my deed had been recorded. Onl…"

— Cheryl B.

"Seems easy enough, may have downloaded forms I don't need, however I'm hoping that these are the onl…"

Common Uses for Notice of Death Affidavit

  • Clear title defects caused by a missing death record
  • Establish a chain of title after a property owner passes away
  • Support a title search or title insurance claim
  • Establish the identity of the surviving property owner
  • Document the death of a property owner for public record
  • Record evidence of a property owner's passing with the county

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our notice of death affidavit forms are specifically formatted for each county in Maine.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.