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Washoe County Affidavit of Death of Spouse Holding Community Property Form

Washoe County Affidavit of Death Form

Washoe County Affidavit of Death Form

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

Document Last Validated 8/13/2025
Washoe County Affidavit Guide

Washoe County Affidavit Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 5/19/2025
Washoe County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Document

Washoe County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/23/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Washoe County Recorder
Address:
1001 E Ninth St, Bldg A, Suite 140/150
Reno, Nevada 89512

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

Phone: (775) 328-3661

Recording Tips for Washoe County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Washoe County

Properties in any of these areas use Washoe County forms:

  • Crystal Bay
  • Empire
  • Gerlach
  • Incline Village
  • Nixon
  • Reno
  • Sparks
  • Sun Valley
  • Verdi
  • Wadsworth
  • Washoe Valley

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Washoe County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Washoe County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Washoe 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 Washoe County?

Recording fees in Washoe County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (775) 328-3661 for current fees.

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Nevada Affidavit of Death of Spouse Holding Community Property with Right of Survivorship

The requirements for an affidavit of death in Nevada are contained in NRS111.365.

For Nevada real estate owned by spouses as community property with right of survivorship, the death of one spouse means that his or her property rights are conveyed to the remaining spouse, without the need for probate distribution. This transfer technically happens "as a function of law" when one owner dies.

Even so, surviving spouses must initiate the process by recording an affidavit of death, accompanied by a certified copy of the death certificate, to terminate all title to or interest in real property of the deceased spouse. After the affidavit is recorded in the office of the recorder of the county or counties in which the real property is located, the deceased owner's rights are presumed to be terminated, and vested solely in the surviving spouse.

The days and weeks following the death of a family member are often difficult, but timely recording of the affidavit of death is important. It preserves a clear chain of title, which makes future conveyances of the property less complicated. In addition, updated records ensure that property tax bills and assessments are sent to the correct recipients.

(Nevada AOD of SHCP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Affidavit of Death of Spouse Holding Community Property meets all recording requirements specific to Washoe County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Washoe County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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