Lackawanna County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

Last validated September 7, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Lackawanna County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Archbald, Carbondale, Chinchilla, Clarks Summit, Dalton, Dickson City, Elmhurst, Fleetville and 12 more.

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Lackawanna County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

Lackawanna County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form

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Document last validated 8/31/2026
Lackawanna County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide

Lackawanna County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide

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Lackawanna County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Document

Lackawanna County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Document

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Document last validated 9/7/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Recorder of Deeds

Address:
123 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 218
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503

Hours: 9:00am to 3:45pm M-F

Phone: (570) 963-6775

Recording Tips for Lackawanna County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed

Cities and Jurisdictions in Lackawanna County

Properties in any of these areas use Lackawanna County forms:

  • Archbald
  • Carbondale
  • Chinchilla
  • Clarks Summit
  • Dalton
  • Dickson City
  • Elmhurst
  • Fleetville
  • Jermyn
  • Jessup
  • La Plume
  • Moosic
  • Moscow
  • Old Forge
  • Olyphant
  • Peckville
  • Ransom
  • Scranton
  • Taylor
  • Waverly

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lackawanna County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Lackawanna County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (570) 963-6775 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.

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Important: Your property must be located in Lackawanna County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Affidavit of Surviving Spouse meets all recording requirements specific to Lackawanna County.

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