Brown County Affidavit of Identity and Survivorship for Transfer on Death Deeds Form
Last validated October 1, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Brown County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Comfrey, Essig, Hanska, New Ulm, Searles, Sleepy Eye, Springfield.
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Brown County Affidavit of Identity and Survivorship for Transfer on Death Deeds Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Brown County Affidavit of Indentity and Survivorship for Transfer on Death Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Brown County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Identity and Survivorship for TODD Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Brown County Recorder
New Ulm, Minnesota 56073
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (507) 233-6653
Recording Tips for Brown County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Brown County
Properties in any of these areas use Brown County forms:
- Comfrey
- Essig
- Hanska
- New Ulm
- Searles
- Sleepy Eye
- Springfield
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Brown 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 Brown County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown County?
Recording fees in Brown County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (507) 233-6653 for current fees.
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Affidavit of Identity and Survivorship for Transfer on Death Deeds -- Minnesota Form 50.2.3
Minnesota's transfer on death deeds are governed by Minn. Stat. 507.071.
To complete the transfer of property rights after the grantor owner's death, the beneficiary must file an affidavit of identity and survivorship in the county where the land is located (subd.20). The affidavit must contain details about the deceased grantor owner, all beneficiaries, surviving or deceased, a legal description of the real estate, recording information from the transfer on death deed, and the address of the individual or entity who should receive future tax statements.
In addition to the affidavit, include an official copy of the grantor owner's death certificate and a clearance certificate from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. All three forms are required, and may be filed as a unified document with references on the affidavit to the death certificate and clearance certificate, but each may also be recorded individually. Note that the transfer is not completed until all three forms are filed for record.
The beneficiary may complete an online request from the DHS website: https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-5893-ENG to obtain the clearance certificate.
Individual counties may require additional information -- check with the local agency responsible for maintaining land records with any questions.
(Minnesota AOS Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Brown County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Affidavit of Identity and Survivorship for Transfer on Death Deeds meets all recording requirements specific to Brown County.
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Thank you, Marolyn, this is useful feedback. A completed sample is actually included with the form, and your note tells us we should make it easier to find and tie it more directly to the instructions, so we'll do that. We'll also add a "before you begin" checklist and a clearer note that the document needs to be notarized in advance, since recording offices don't provide notary service. On the book and page: that reference is required by the Utah statute this affidavit is filed under (§ 57-1-5.1) and still applies to older deeds recorded before counties moved to entry-number-only indexing around 2000. You enter whichever reference appears on your recorded deed and leave the rest blank. Appreciate you taking the time to write in.
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