Fergus County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

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Fergus County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Fergus County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

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Document Last Validated 5/18/2026
Fergus County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Fergus County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

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Document Last Validated 3/9/2026
Fergus County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

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

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Document Last Validated 4/23/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Fergus County Clerk / Recorder

Address:
712 West Main St
Lewistown, Montana 59457

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (406) 538-5242

Recording Tips for Fergus County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in Fergus County

Properties in any of these areas use Fergus County forms:

  • Buffalo
  • Coffee Creek
  • Denton
  • Forest Grove
  • Grass Range
  • Hilger
  • Lewistown
  • Moore
  • Roy
  • Winifred

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Fergus County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Fergus County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (406) 538-5242 for current fees.

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Montana's Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant

The Montana Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant form is appropriate for use by a surviving joint tenant, as identified on a recorded real property deed.

Montana Code Annotated defines how joint tenancy is created at Section 70-20-105 and the associated right of survivorship at 70-20-310.

Under 72-16-503, to formally initiate the process of perfecting the title, the surviving owner should complete and record an affidavit containing those matters required by 7-4-2613(1)(c). Among other details, this document should identify the parties, the property, and the recording information. Also include an official copy of the deceased owner's death certificate.

Submit the affidavit and any other necessary paperwork to the clerk and recorder for each county in which the real property or any part of the property is located.

This is an important step because it contributes to a clear chain of title (ownership history), which should, in turn, make future sales of the property less complex. It also serves as public notice of the change in the property's status.

Each case is unique, however, so contact an attorney for complex situations or with specific questions.

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

Important: Your property must be located in Fergus 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 Fergus County.

Our Promise

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