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Harding County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Harding County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Harding County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/1/2025
Harding County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Harding County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

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Document Last Validated 8/25/2025
Harding County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

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

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Document Last Validated 1/20/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Harding County Register of Deeds
Address:
410 Ramsland St / PO Box 101
Buffalo, South Dakota 57720-0101

Hours: 8:00 to12:00 & 1:00 to 5:00 MT M-F

Phone: (605) 375-3321

Recording Tips for Harding County:
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Harding County

Properties in any of these areas use Harding County forms:

  • Buffalo
  • Camp Crook
  • Ludlow
  • Ralph
  • Redig
  • Reva

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Harding County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Harding 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 Harding 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 Harding County?

Recording fees in Harding County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (605) 375-3321 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 Harding 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 Harding County.

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