Allegheny County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form
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Allegheny County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form
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Allegheny County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide
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Allegheny County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Department of Real Estate - County Office Building
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (412) 350-4226
Recording Tips for Allegheny County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- 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 Allegheny County
Properties in any of these areas use Allegheny County forms:
- Allison Park
- Bairdford
- Bakerstown
- Bethel Park
- Brackenridge
- Braddock
- Bradfordwoods
- Bridgeville
- Buena Vista
- Bunola
- Carnegie
- Cheswick
- Clairton
- Coraopolis
- Coulters
- Creighton
- Crescent
- Cuddy
- Curtisville
- Dravosburg
- Duquesne
- East Mc Keesport
- East Pittsburgh
- Elizabeth
- Gibsonia
- Glassport
- Glenshaw
- Greenock
- Harwick
- Homestead
- Imperial
- Indianola
- Ingomar
- Leetsdale
- Mc Kees Rocks
- Mckeesport
- Monroeville
- Morgan
- Natrona Heights
- North Versailles
- Oakdale
- Oakmont
- Pitcairn
- Pittsburgh
- Presto
- Rural Ridge
- Russellton
- Sewickley
- South Park
- Springdale
- Sturgeon
- Tarentum
- Turtle Creek
- Verona
- Warrendale
- West Elizabeth
- West Mifflin
- Wexford
- Wildwood
- Wilmerding
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Allegheny County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Allegheny 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 Allegheny County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Allegheny 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 Allegheny 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 Allegheny County?
Recording fees in Allegheny County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (412) 350-4226 for current fees.
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Using an Affidavit of Surviving Spouse or Life Partner in Pennsylvania
The manner of vesting, or the way owners hold title to real property, determines what will happen to that property in the event of their death.
The three options available to co-owners vesting residential real property in Pennsylvania are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by the entirety. A tenancy in common and a joint tenancy are available to two or more owners, whereas a tenancy by the entirety is available only to married couples.
When co-owners vest as tenants in common, each one owns a separate share of the title. A joint tenancy with the right of survivorship means that, upon the death of one joint tenant, the deceased's interest in the property is proportionately distributed to the remaining joint tenants, thus avoiding probate. In tenancy by entirety, both spouses share 100% undivided ownership of the property. Similar to joint tenancy, when the first spouse dies, his or her interest in the property ceases, meaning the surviving spouse becomes the sole owner.
Pennsylvania property held in either a joint tenancy or a tenancy by the entirety vests automatically in the survivor(s) upon the death of an owner. This means that a deed is not required to transfer the decedent's interest. Rather, an affidavit of surviving spouse or life partner may be recorded in the office of the recorder in the appropriate county evidencing the surviving spouse's right to the decedent's interest. Such a document helps to maintain a clear chain of title (ownership history) and may be useful in future title searches.
Affidavits must meet standards for recording in the state of Pennsylvania as well as the requirements for affidavits pertaining to interest in real property as established by 21 P.S. 453, and requires the name, address, and age of the affiant, as well as a legal description of the real property concerned. Further, it states that the affiant was either the legal spouse or life partner of the decedent, and indicates that the supporting documentation -- the death certificate of the decedent and either a marriage license or a certificate of life partnership -- are authorized copies. The affiant makes the sworn statements contained within the affidavit in the presence of a notary public, declaring that they are true, correct, and complete to the best of his or her knowledge.
Each case is unique, so consult a lawyer with questions.
(Pennsylvania AOSS Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Allegheny County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit of Surviving Spouse meets all recording requirements specific to Allegheny County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Allegheny 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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