Summit County Affidavit of Survivorship Form

Last validated October 13, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Summit County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Akron, Barberton, Bath, Clinton, Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn, Green, Hudson and 9 more.

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Summit County Affidavit of Survivorship Form

Summit County Affidavit of Survivorship Form

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Document last validated 9/18/2026
Summit County Affidavit of Survivorship Guide

Summit County Affidavit of Survivorship Guide

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Document last validated 10/6/2026
Summit County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Survivorship Document

Summit County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Survivorship Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 10/13/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Summit County Fiscal Officer: Recording Division

Address:
175 S Main St, Rm 400
Akron, Ohio 44308

Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday / Same-day recording until 3:30 pm

Phone: 330-643-2712, 2713, 2720

Recording Tips for Summit County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Summit County

Properties in any of these areas use Summit County forms:

  • Akron
  • Barberton
  • Bath
  • Clinton
  • Cuyahoga Falls
  • Fairlawn
  • Green
  • Hudson
  • Lakemore
  • Macedonia
  • Munroe Falls
  • Northfield
  • Peninsula
  • Richfield
  • Stow
  • Tallmadge
  • Twinsburg

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Summit County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Summit County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 330-643-2712, 2713, 2720 for current fees.

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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 Summit County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

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

Our Promise

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