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Wasco County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Wasco County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Wasco County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

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Document Last Validated 6/23/2025
Wasco County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

Wasco County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

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Document Last Validated 7/18/2025
Wasco County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

Wasco County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

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Document Last Validated 7/31/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Wasco County Clerk
Address:
511 Washington St, Rm 201
The Dalles, Oregon 97058

Hours: 9:00am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00pm

Phone: (541) 506-2530

Recording Tips for Wasco County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt

Cities and Jurisdictions in Wasco County

Properties in any of these areas use Wasco County forms:

  • Antelope
  • Dufur
  • Maupin
  • Mosier
  • Shaniko
  • The Dalles
  • Tygh Valley

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Wasco County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Wasco County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Wasco 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 Wasco County?

Recording fees in Wasco County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (541) 506-2530 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.

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

This Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Wasco County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Wasco 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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