Day County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form
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Day County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Day County Register of Deeds
Webster, South Dakota 57274-1396
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F / some days closed 12:00 to 1:00
Phone: (605) 345-9506
Recording Tips for Day County:
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
Cities and Jurisdictions in Day County
Properties in any of these areas use Day County forms:
- Andover
- Bristol
- Grenville
- Pierpont
- Roslyn
- Waubay
- Webster
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Day 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 Day County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Day 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 Day 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 Day County?
Recording fees in Day County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (605) 345-9506 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 Day 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 Day County.
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