Stearns County Affidavit of Identity and Survivorship for Transfer on Death Deeds Form

Last validated July 30, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Stearns County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Albany, Avon, Belgrade, Brooten, Cold Spring, Collegeville, Elrosa, Freeport and 16 more.

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Stearns County Affidavit of Identity and Survivorship for Transfer on Death Deeds Form

Stearns County Affidavit of Identity and Survivorship for Transfer on Death Deeds Form

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Document last validated 7/23/2026
Stearns County Affidavit of Indentity and Survivorship for Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Stearns County Affidavit of Indentity and Survivorship for Transfer on Death Deed Guide

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Document last validated 7/30/2026
Stearns County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Identity and Survivorship for TODD Document

Stearns County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Identity and Survivorship for TODD Document

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Document last validated 7/10/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Service Center, Room 2203

Address:
3301 County Road 138
Waite Park, Minnesota 56387

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (320) 656-3855

Recording Tips for Stearns County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Stearns County

Properties in any of these areas use Stearns County forms:

  • Albany
  • Avon
  • Belgrade
  • Brooten
  • Cold Spring
  • Collegeville
  • Elrosa
  • Freeport
  • Greenwald
  • Holdingford
  • Kimball
  • Melrose
  • New Munich
  • Paynesville
  • Richmond
  • Rockville
  • Roscoe
  • Saint Cloud
  • Saint Joseph
  • Saint Martin
  • Saint Stephen
  • Sartell
  • Sauk Centre
  • Waite Park

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Stearns County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Stearns County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (320) 656-3855 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 Stearns 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 Stearns County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Stearns 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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