Geauga County Affidavit of Survivorship Form (Ohio)
All Geauga County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Affidavit of Survivorship Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Geauga County compliant document last validated/updated 3/3/2025
Affidavit of Survivorship Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Geauga County compliant document last validated/updated 5/20/2025
Completed Example of the Affidavit of Survivorship Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Geauga County compliant document last validated/updated 7/8/2025
The following Ohio and Geauga County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Affidavit of Survivorship forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Geauga County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Geauga County Recorder
231 Main St, Suite 1-C, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday / Recording until 4:15 pm
Phone: 440-285-2222 ext 2020 or 279-2020 (direct line)
Local jurisdictions located in Geauga County include:
- Burton
- Chagrin Falls
- Chardon
- Chesterland
- East Claridon
- Huntsburg
- Middlefield
- Montville
- Newbury
- Novelty
- Parkman
- Thompson
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Geauga County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Geauga County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Geauga County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Geauga County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Affidavit of Survivorship forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Geauga County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Geauga County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Ohio or Geauga County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Geauga County Affidavit of Survivorship forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
When correctly executed and recorded along with the copy of the death certificate and any other required documentation, this Affidavit of Survivorship form transfers a deceased survivorship joint tenant's ownership interest in Ohio real property to the surviving tenants.
(Ohio Affidavit of Survivorship Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Geauga 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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