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Cole County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Cole County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Cole County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 5/15/2025
Cole County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Cole County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/5/2025
Cole County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Cole County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

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Document Last Validated 7/24/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Cole County Recorder of Deeds
Address:
Courthouse Annex - 311 East High St, Rm 101 / PO Box 353
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 /65102

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

Phone: (573) 634-9115

Recording Tips for Cole County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cole County

Properties in any of these areas use Cole County forms:

  • Centertown
  • Eugene
  • Henley
  • Jefferson City
  • Lohman
  • Russellville
  • Saint Thomas

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cole County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Cole County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Cole 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 Cole County?

Recording fees in Cole County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (573) 634-9115 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

The process of removing a deceased joint tenant from a Missouri deed is fairly simple.

When two or more property owners hold title as joint tenants with right of survivorship, and one co-owner dies, the surviving owners share the decedent's interest in the land by function of law, and outside of the probate process.

Even though the transfer of ownership rights is, in theory, automatic, it makes sense to formalize the change in title. One way to accomplish this is by completing and recording an affidavit of deceased joint tenant document, accompanied by official copies of the recorded deed showing the joint tenancy and the deceased owner's death certificate. His/her name will still appear on the deed, but the records will show that the property rights were transferred to the surviving owner.

To remove the decedent's name altogether, execute a new deed showing both joint tenants as grantors and only the survivor as a grantee. For example: "John Doe (deceased) and Richard Roe, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, convey to Richard Roe as sole owner." Present the new deed along with the affidavit of surviving joint tenant or submit it for recording on its own at a later date.

By following this procedure, the survivor helps to maintain a clear chain of title (ownership history), which will simplify future transactions relating to the property.

(Missouri Affidavit of DJT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Cole County.

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