Golden Valley County Beneficiary Deed Affidavit of Death Form

Last validated September 15, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Golden Valley County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Lavina, Ryegate.

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Golden Valley County Affidavit of Death Form

Golden Valley County Affidavit of Death Form

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

Document last validated 9/15/2026
Golden Valley County Affidavit of Death Guide

Golden Valley County Affidavit of Death Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 8/5/2026
Golden Valley County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Form

Golden Valley County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 7/29/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Golden Valley Clerk / Recorder

Address:
107 Kemp St / PO Box 10
Ryegate, Montana 59074

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

Phone: (406) 568-2231

Recording Tips for Golden Valley County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Golden Valley County

Properties in any of these areas use Golden Valley County forms:

  • Lavina
  • Ryegate

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Golden Valley County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Golden Valley County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (406) 568-2231 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County.

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