Stillwater County Beneficiary Deed Affidavit of Death Form

Last validated August 13, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Stillwater County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Absarokee, Columbus, Fishtail, Nye, Park City, Rapelje, Reed Point.

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Stillwater County Affidavit of Death Form

Stillwater County Affidavit of Death Form

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Document last validated 8/13/2026
Stillwater County Affidavit of Death Guide

Stillwater County Affidavit of Death Guide

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Stillwater County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Form

Stillwater County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Form

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Document last validated 7/29/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Stillwater County Clerk / Recorder

Address:
400 3rd Ave North / PO Box 149
Columbus, Montana 59019

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 5:00 Mon-Fri

Phone: (406) 322-8000

Recording Tips for Stillwater County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Stillwater County

Properties in any of these areas use Stillwater County forms:

  • Absarokee
  • Columbus
  • Fishtail
  • Nye
  • Park City
  • Rapelje
  • Reed Point

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Stillwater County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Stillwater County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (406) 322-8000 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 Stillwater 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 Stillwater County.

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