Washington County Notice of Death Affidavit Form
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Washington County Notice of Death Affidavit Form
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Washington County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide
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Washington County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Registry of Deeds
Machias, Maine 04654
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday
Phone: (207) 255-6512
Recording Tips for Washington County:
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Washington County
Properties in any of these areas use Washington County forms:
- Addison
- Baileyville
- Beals
- Brookton
- Calais
- Cherryfield
- Columbia Falls
- Cutler
- Danforth
- Dennysville
- East Machias
- Eastport
- Grand Lake Stream
- Harrington
- Jonesboro
- Jonesport
- Lambert Lake
- Lubec
- Machias
- Machiasport
- Meddybemps
- Milbridge
- Pembroke
- Perry
- Princeton
- Robbinston
- Steuben
- Topsfield
- Vanceboro
- Waite
- Wesley
- Whiting
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Washington County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Washington 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 Washington County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County?
Recording fees in Washington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (207) 255-6512 for current fees.
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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)
Important: Your property must be located in Washington County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice of Death Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to Washington County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Washington 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.
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