Scott County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Last validated September 25, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Scott County, for property anywhere in the county or independent city: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Benton, Blodgett, Chaffee, Commerce, Kelso, Morley, Oran, Perkins and 3 more.

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Scott County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Scott County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

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Document last validated 9/25/2026
Scott County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Scott County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

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Document last validated 9/21/2026
Scott County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

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

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Document last validated 8/19/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Scott County Recorder of Deeds

Address:
Courthouse - 131 S Winchester St / PO Box 78
Benton, Missouri 63736

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

Phone: (573) 545-3551

Recording Tips for Scott County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Scott County

Properties in any of these areas use Scott County forms:

  • Benton
  • Blodgett
  • Chaffee
  • Commerce
  • Kelso
  • Morley
  • Oran
  • Perkins
  • Scott City
  • Sikeston
  • Vanduser

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Scott County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Scott County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (573) 545-3551 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 Scott County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county or independent city recording office listed above.

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

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