Garfield County Beneficiary Deed Affidavit of Death Form

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Garfield County Affidavit of Death Form

Garfield County Affidavit of Death Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/28/2026
Garfield County Affidavit of Death Guide

Garfield County Affidavit of Death Guide

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Garfield County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Form

Garfield County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/3/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Garfield County Clerk / Recorder

Address:
352 Leavitt Ave / PO Box 7
Jordan, Montana 59337

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

Phone: (406) 557-2760

Recording Tips for Garfield County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Garfield County

Properties in any of these areas use Garfield County forms:

  • Brusett
  • Cohagen
  • Jordan
  • Mosby
  • Sand Springs

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Garfield County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Garfield County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (406) 557-2760 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 Garfield County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Beneficiary Deed Affidavit of Death meets all recording requirements specific to Garfield County.

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