Fort Bend County Texas Affidavit of Heirship Form
Fort Bend County Affidavit of Heirship Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Fort Bend County Guidelines for Texas Affidavit of Heirship
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Fort Bend County Completed Example of a Texas Affidavit of Heirship Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
North Annex Office
Katy, Texas 77494
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm
Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)
East Annex Office
Missouri City, Texas 77489
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm
Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)
County Clerk - Main Office
Richmond, Texas 77469
Hours: Mon & Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tue, Wed & Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)
Recording Tips for Fort Bend County:
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted
- If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt
Cities and Jurisdictions in Fort Bend County
Properties in any of these areas use Fort Bend County forms:
- Beasley
- Fresno
- Fulshear
- Guy
- Houston
- Katy
- Kendleton
- Missouri City
- Needville
- Orchard
- Richmond
- Rosenberg
- Simonton
- Stafford
- Sugar Land
- Thompsons
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Fort Bend County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County?
Recording fees in Fort Bend County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated) for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
This form is typically used when the deceased did NOT leave a will or estate plan. The Affidavit of Heirship is a sworn statement used to establish the heirs of a property, with a goal of putting the property in their name. Sometimes this form is used to bypass probate when the deceased left a will that leaves the property solely to the direct descendants of the deceased or when 4 years have passed since the death of the owner, the general time frame to probate a will in Texas. An Affidavit of Heirship can be filed anytime. An Affidavit of Heirship alone does not transfer property title. It identifies the heirs of the property.
General parameters for a Texas Affidavit of Heirship document:
No valid will, or if beneficiaries and/or heirs agree to disregard the will.
Only real estate needs to be transferred to heirs.
The deceased does not have any debts.
No administration of estate required.
(Texas Affidavit of Heirship Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Fort Bend County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Texas Affidavit of Heirship meets all recording requirements specific to Fort Bend County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Fort Bend County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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