Multnomah County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form
Last validated August 31, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Multnomah County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Bridal Veil, Corbett, Fairview, Gresham, Portland, Troutdale.
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Multnomah County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form
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Multnomah County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide
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Multnomah County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
County Recorder
Portland, Oregon 97214
Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm M-F
Phone: (503) 988-3326
Mail to: Multnomah County Recorder
Portland, Oregon 97208-2716
Hours:
Phone: N/A
Recording Tips for Multnomah County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
Cities and Jurisdictions in Multnomah County
Properties in any of these areas use Multnomah County forms:
- Bridal Veil
- Corbett
- Fairview
- Gresham
- Portland
- Troutdale
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Multnomah County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Multnomah 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 Multnomah County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Multnomah 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 Multnomah 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 Multnomah County?
Recording fees in Multnomah County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (503) 988-3326 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
In general, when one co-owner of real property held as joint tenants with right of survivorship dies, the living co-tenant gains the property rights of the deceased owner by function of law. As long as the remaining owner survives the deceased owner by at least 120 hours, the asset is not affected by the owner's will, and therefore does not pass through the estate and is not subject to probate distribution (112.582(5)).
Even though the transfer is supposed to be automatic, the Oregon statutes contain instructions for establishing death under the survivorship rules codified at ORS 112.570 to 112.590. Primarily, to prove that the deceased owner has actually died, the living co-owner should obtain "a certified or authenticated copy of a death certificate purporting to be issued by an official or agency of the place where the death is alleged to have occurred" (112.582(2)(a)).
Once the survivor has the death certificate, he/she should submit it for recording, along with an affidavit of surviving joint tenant, to the same office that recorded the deed granting the survivorship tenancy to the co-owners. An affidavit is a document containing statements made under oath, and is admissible as evidence. The affidavit is not explicitly required by Oregon law, but it helps to protect the survivor's interest in the real property by clarifying and formalizing the change. In addition, the affidavit includes details about the specific parcel(s) of land and recording information from the original deed.
Recording the affidavit of surviving joint tenant and official death certificate provides public notice of the change in ownership, which in turn maintains the chain of title (sequential list of owners). A clear chain of title, with no gaps, reversals, or other details out of order, makes it easier to acquire title insurance, which should simplify future sales or mortgages of the property.
(Oregon AOSJT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Multnomah County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Multnomah County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Multnomah 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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