Dekalb County Affidavit of Heirship Form (Tennessee)
All Dekalb County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Affidavit of Heirship Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 5/23/2025
Affidavit of Heirship Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 1/6/2025
Completed Example of a Affidavit of Heirship Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 5/23/2025
The following Tennessee and Dekalb County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Affidavit of Heirship forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Dekalb County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Dekalb County Register of Deeds
Courthouse - 232 S Congress Blvd, Rm 101, Smithville, Tennessee 37166
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (615) 597-4153
Local jurisdictions located in Dekalb County include:
- Alexandria
- Dowelltown
- Liberty
- Smithville
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Dekalb County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Dekalb County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dekalb County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dekalb County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Affidavit of Heirship forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Dekalb County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Dekalb County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Tennessee or Dekalb County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Dekalb County Affidavit of Heirship forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
The affidavit of heirship, sometimes called an affidavit of inheritance, is a statutory form under T.C.A. 30-2-712.
An affidavit of heirship, when recorded, gives notice of a change in title following the death of a real property owner. It is typically recorded when the decedent has died intestate, or without a last will and testament. The affidavit names the decedent and the heirs who, by operation of law, are the current owners of the property.
The affiant, or person making the sworn statements contained in the affidavit, is anyone having knowledge of the facts contained within. A standard affidavit of heirship contains the legal description and map parcel number of the realty and lists the heirs by name, address, and relation to the decedent.
In addition, if not followed by a recorded deed from one or all heirs, the affidavit requires the tax bill address for tax statements on the property and a prior title reference stating the type of document and book, page, and recording date of the instrument granting title to the decedent.
This is a general affidavit of heirship. Your situation may require more specific information. Consult a lawyer when preparing the affidavit to ensure all necessary information is included and to understand the legal implications of the document.
(Tennessee AOH Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Dekalb 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 Dekalb County Affidavit of Heirship 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 - ( 4562 Reviews )
MARY LACEY M.
June 30th, 2025
Great service! Recording was smooth and swiftly performed. Deeds.com is an excellent service.rn
We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!
Robert F.
June 30th, 2025
Breeze.... It feels silly to hire an attorney to do this for just one beneficiary. Thanks.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Pauline C.
June 29th, 2025
Everything that was stated to be included in my order was complete. Very satisfied
Thank you for your positive words! We’re thrilled to hear about your experience.
Larry J.
May 20th, 2019
we are hoping this is what we need. Thanks
Thank you!
Michael C.
January 4th, 2023
Overall positive experience; especially liked immediate access to downloaded documents and instructions. My only concern was lack of adequate space in portions of your beneficiary deed blank form which then required me to use 3 exhibits to complete all necessary documents for the county recorders office. Assuming they accept them I will call this a strong win. Thanks.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
John S.
May 20th, 2023
Easy to use website and reasonably priced forms. I recommend it.
Thank you for the kind words John.
Cody M.
May 28th, 2024
They respond fast, the process is simple, and it's obviously convenient. I'm not sure what else there is to say, other than it's I would say a reasonable fee to pay them to do it.
Thank you for your positive words! We’re thrilled to hear about your experience.
AARON D.
July 26th, 2024
Forms were great ! Cancelled my lawyer's appointment & utilized your forms.rn
We are grateful for your feedback and looking forward to serving you again. Thank you!
Jimmy W.
November 1st, 2024
Very thorough with plenty of instructions. Nice to be able to fill in the forms on my computer at my own pace and edit if needed. Jim
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Scott P.
March 15th, 2021
The site was easy to use and find what I needed. The purchase and download were very easy.
Thank you!
Jimmy W.
February 15th, 2022
The forms where easy to get to and I hope that they will be as easy to fill out.
Thank you!
Dan L.
May 31st, 2024
The only suggestion I have is to include sample of putting quitclaim into a revocable trust.
Your insights are invaluable to us and help us strive for better service. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Pegi B.
January 24th, 2022
This service is fast and easy to use. We will definitely use this service again. Thank you.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
mark L.
April 18th, 2020
i really liked that the information i received from Deed .com concerning deed and title transfer for representative made it so i was able to find the correct forms that i needed. It was a bonus that Deed.com had the forms and instructions that i required
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Douglas D.
March 18th, 2021
WOW! What a great service! Incredibly fast (just under 3 hours from creating the package to getting a receipt from the county recorder!) Will definitely use this service again!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!