Ottawa County Affidavit of Survivorship Form

Last validated March 30, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Ottawa County Affidavit of Survivorship Form

Ottawa County Affidavit of Survivorship Form

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

Document Last Validated 3/18/2026
Ottawa County Affidavit of Survivorship Guide

Ottawa County Affidavit of Survivorship Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 3/30/2026
Ottawa County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Survivorship Document

Ottawa County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Survivorship Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/9/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Ottawa County Recorder

Address:
315 Madison St, Rm 204
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Phone: 419-734-6730

Recording Tips for Ottawa County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Ottawa County

Properties in any of these areas use Ottawa County forms:

  • Clay Center
  • Curtice
  • Elmore
  • Genoa
  • Graytown
  • Gypsum
  • Isle Saint George
  • Lacarne
  • Lakeside Marblehead
  • Martin
  • Middle Bass
  • Oak Harbor
  • Port Clinton
  • Put In Bay
  • Rocky Ridge
  • Williston

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ottawa County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Ottawa County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 419-734-6730 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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)

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

This Affidavit of Survivorship meets all recording requirements specific to Ottawa County.

Our Promise

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