Strafford County Waiver by Surviving Spouse Form

Last validated October 15, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Strafford County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Barrington, Center Strafford, Dover, Durham, Farmington, Lee, Madbury, Milton and 7 more.

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Strafford County Waiver by Surviving Spouse Form

Strafford County Waiver by Surviving Spouse Form

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Document last validated 8/5/2026
Strafford County Waiver by Surviving Spouse Guide

Strafford County Waiver by Surviving Spouse Guide

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Document last validated 10/15/2026
Strafford County Completed Example of the Waiver by Surviving Spouse Document

Strafford County Completed Example of the Waiver by Surviving Spouse Document

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Document last validated 8/27/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Registry of Deeds

Address:
259 County Farm Road, Suite 202
Dover, New Hampshire 03820

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM / Recording stops at 3:30 PM

Phone: (603) 742-1741

Recording Tips for Strafford County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Strafford County

Properties in any of these areas use Strafford County forms:

  • Barrington
  • Center Strafford
  • Dover
  • Durham
  • Farmington
  • Lee
  • Madbury
  • Milton
  • Milton Mills
  • New Durham
  • Newington
  • Rochester
  • Rollinsford
  • Somersworth
  • Strafford

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Strafford County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Strafford County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (603) 742-1741 for current fees.

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Use this document to waive a surviving spouse's testate distribution and homestead rights, if any, in order to take a statutory share of the deceased spouse's estate. Widows or widowers may opt to execute a waiver of surviving spouse when the statutory share for a surviving spouse under RSA 560:10 is greater than the testate distribution.

Pursuant to RSA 560:14, file the waiver with the probate court within six months of the administrator's appointment, and, when real property is involved, record in the registry of deeds of the county where the property to which it pertains is located.

The document must state the surviving spouse's name, the decedent's name and date of death, and the date of marriage of the surviving spouse and decedent. Because the document relates to real property, it also requires a legal description of the relevant realty. The surviving spouse waiving testamentary distribution and homestead rights must sign in the presence of a notary public.

Consult an attorney licensed in the State of New Hampshire with questions regarding rights of surviving spouses.

(New Hampshire WBSS Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Strafford County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Waiver by Surviving Spouse meets all recording requirements specific to Strafford County.

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