Yellowstone County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Last validated September 21, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Yellowstone County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Acton, Ballantine, Billings, Broadview, Custer, Huntley, Laurel, Molt and 3 more.

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Yellowstone County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Yellowstone County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

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Document last validated 9/8/2026
Yellowstone County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Yellowstone County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

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

Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Yellowstone County Clerk / Recorder

Address:
217 North 27th St, Rm 401 / PO Box 35001
Billings, Montana 59107

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (406) 256-2785

Recording Tips for Yellowstone County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Yellowstone County

Properties in any of these areas use Yellowstone County forms:

  • Acton
  • Ballantine
  • Billings
  • Broadview
  • Custer
  • Huntley
  • Laurel
  • Molt
  • Pompeys Pillar
  • Shepherd
  • Worden

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Yellowstone County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Yellowstone County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (406) 256-2785 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 Yellowstone County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

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

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