Custer County Beneficiary Deed Affidavit of Death Form
Last validated September 30, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Custer County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Ismay, Kinsey, Miles City, Volborg.
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Custer County Affidavit of Death Form
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Custer County Affidavit of Death Guide
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Custer County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Custer County Clerk / Recorder
Miles City, Montana 59301
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (406) 874-3343
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- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
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Cities and Jurisdictions in Custer County
Properties in any of these areas use Custer County forms:
- Ismay
- Kinsey
- Miles City
- Volborg
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Custer 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 Custer County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer County?
Recording fees in Custer County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (406) 874-3343 for current fees.
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Transferring Title under a Montana Beneficiary Deed
In 2007, the Montana Legislature enacted the state's beneficiary deed law, found at Montana Code Annotated Section 72-6-121. All following parenthetical references identify the part of that section which contains additional information. The statute outlines the requirements for a beneficiary to gain ownership of real property from a beneficiary deed at 72-6-121(12).
The process involves completing and recording an affidavit of death. This document must contain the information specified in 7-4-2613(1)(c), including recording details from the beneficiary deed, a full legal description of the property interest, names and addresses of all surviving grantee beneficiaries, and evidence of the owner's death. In addition, attach an official copy of the deceased owner's death certificate. When the affidavit of death is completed and notarized, submit it to the clerk and recorder in each county in which the real property or any part of the real property is located.
Beneficiaries take ownership of the property subject to any mortgages, taxes, and obligations of record (1), including claims from the department of public health and human services may assert a claim pursuant to 53-6-167 for medical assistance (7). Because of these or other reasons, some beneficiaries may decide not to accept the transfer. In that case, follow the procedures outlined in 72-2-811 to disclaim the interest.
Each circumstance is unique, so contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations.
(Montana BD Affidavit of Death Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Custer County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Beneficiary Deed Affidavit of Death meets all recording requirements specific to Custer County.
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The message you received ("Utah County does not accept cover pages for recording. Please remove or reorder to the back. Thank you.") came directly from the Utah County Recorder. We pass recorder rejection notes along as written, and we agree it was ambiguous. Rejection notes from recording offices often are, since they are written for people who file in that county every day.
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Helpful, but some of the blanks aren't large enough, particularly when the grantor is an affiant under a small estate affidavit, and that's the reason for $0 consideration.
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