Montgomery County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form
Montgomery County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Montgomery County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Montgomery County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Immediate Download • Secure Checkout
Additional Pennsylvania and Montgomery County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds
Norristown, Pennsylvania 19404-0311
Hours: 8:30 to 4:15 M-F
Phone: (610) 278-3289
Recording Tips for Montgomery County:
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page
- Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted
Cities and Jurisdictions in Montgomery County
Properties in any of these areas use Montgomery County forms:
- Abington
- Ambler
- Arcola
- Ardmore
- Audubon
- Bala Cynwyd
- Blue Bell
- Bridgeport
- Bryn Athyn
- Cedars
- Cheltenham
- Collegeville
- Colmar
- Conshohocken
- Creamery
- Dresher
- Eagleville
- Earlington
- East Greenville
- Elkins Park
- Fairview Village
- Flourtown
- Fort Washington
- Franconia
- Frederick
- Gilbertsville
- Gladwyne
- Glenside
- Green Lane
- Gwynedd
- Gwynedd Valley
- Harleysville
- Hatboro
- Hatfield
- Haverford
- Horsham
- Huntingdon Valley
- Jenkintown
- King Of Prussia
- Kulpsville
- Lafayette Hill
- Lansdale
- Lederach
- Mainland
- Merion Station
- Mont Clare
- Montgomeryville
- Narberth
- Norristown
- North Wales
- Oaks
- Oreland
- Palm
- Pennsburg
- Perkiomenville
- Plymouth Meeting
- Pottstown
- Red Hill
- Royersford
- Salford
- Salfordville
- Sassamansville
- Schwenksville
- Skippack
- Souderton
- Spring House
- Spring Mount
- Sumneytown
- Telford
- Tylersport
- Valley Forge
- West Point
- Willow Grove
- Worcester
- Woxall
- Wyncote
- Wynnewood
- Zieglerville
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Montgomery County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Recording fees in Montgomery County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (610) 278-3289 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
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 Montgomery County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit of Surviving Spouse meets all recording requirements specific to Montgomery County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Montgomery County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
Save Time and Money
Get your Montgomery County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.
4.8 out of 5 - ( 4582 Reviews )
Kimberly E.
July 6th, 2019
It was very easy to order,download, and print. The only issue I have is that the guide that came with my form really did not help me filling it out. I feel the explanations could have been better and suited more for the standard person. I was still confused when filling it out and will probably have to get a lawyer to make sure it's filled out correctly
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
karen w.
March 25th, 2020
outstanding forms and information. stay safe and healthy everyone.
Thank you Karen, you do the same please.
Patricia N.
May 7th, 2025
Wonderful fast service, quick thoughtful responses on chat! Files download easily too, great pruces
We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!
Connie P.
January 16th, 2024
Easy, fast, responsive. My document was filed and posted in just a matter of days.
Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us improve. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Fawn T.
March 31st, 2023
So easy, forms were great, examples of filled out forms, and instructions guide. Made it way easier, totally worth it!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Shirley W.
August 26th, 2021
I found the form easy to file out. But everything else was confusing with very little direction and help.
Thank you!
Karelia W.
February 14th, 2024
Was a bit skeptical because I'd never heard of it, but just got something submitted and confirmed recorded in less than 24 hrs. UI could use some work but other than that, straightforward and works!
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
Corinna N.
October 20th, 2024
The website made it easy to find and print out the documents I needed. The whole process was straightforward and user-friendly. Highly recommend!
We are grateful for your feedback and looking forward to serving you again. Thank you!
Diane S.
May 13th, 2020
Money well spent. I used the example and filled out with no problem.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Eduardo A.
January 22nd, 2022
Perfect, blank forms, just what I ordered. Easy to download, understand, and complete.
Thank you!
Christopher H.
July 21st, 2021
The product is as advertised. I was unable to navigate this process because It is complicated and I am concerned about doing it wrong. The law is written in stupid language to make it difficult for all and keep the layering business going. Its a solid form but did not work for me. Thanks Chris
Thank you for your feedback Christopher. Sorry to hear that we’re not comfortable completing the process. It is always best to seek the advice of a legal professional is you are not completely sure of what you are doing.
Craig J.
June 7th, 2021
Package downloaded without any problems. Help sheet was fair. Maybe they could cross reference the help number on the help sheet to the form better - somehow. Overall, I was pleased. I was able to download, fill in the blanks and do what edits I thought it needed with ease. Cost was very reasonable. I'll give it a 5.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
CEDRIC D.
December 2nd, 2021
need more instructions for each form
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Cathy W.
September 3rd, 2021
Just what I was looking for
Thank you!
Kevin U.
January 27th, 2025
very smooth and easy
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!