Aurora County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

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Aurora County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Aurora County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

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Document Last Validated 5/27/2026
Aurora County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Aurora County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/1/2026
Aurora County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Aurora County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

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Document Last Validated 5/29/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Aurora County Register of Deeds

Address:
Courthouse - 401 N Main St / PO Box 397
Plankinton, South Dakota 57368-0307

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (605) 942-7161

Recording Tips for Aurora County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Aurora County

Properties in any of these areas use Aurora County forms:

  • Plankinton
  • Stickney
  • White Lake

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Aurora County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Aurora County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (605) 942-7161 for current fees.

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Clearing the Title on South Dakota Real Estate after a Joint Tenant Dies

In South Dakota, land owned by two or more people can be held as a tenancy in common, a partnership, or a joint tenancy (SDCL 43-2-11).

Joint tenancy, as defined at 43-2-12, is a property interest "owned by several persons in equal shares, by a title created by a single will or transfer, when expressly declared in the will or transfer to be a joint tenancy, or when granted or devised to personal representatives or trustees as joint tenants." South Dakota's joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship, meaning that if one of the co-owners dies, that person's share is distributed equally among the remaining owners. This distribution is identified as a nonprobate transfer under 29A-2-205(ii).

Nonprobate transfers are not included in the deceased owner's estate; instead, they cause the property to descend to the survivors as a function of law. Still, it makes sense, especially with real estate titles, to formalize and update the changed status. One way to accomplish this is by executing and recording an affidavit stating the relevant facts, attach a certified copy of the decedent's death certificate, and file it with the register of deeds for the county where the property is located.

Each circumstance is unique. Contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations.

(South Dakota AODJT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Aurora County.

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