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Galveston County Texas Affidavit of Heirship Form

Galveston County Affidavit of Heirship Form

Galveston County Affidavit of Heirship Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/24/2025
Galveston County Guidelines for Texas Affidavit of Heirship

Galveston County Guidelines for Texas Affidavit of Heirship

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/28/2025
Galveston County Completed Example of a Texas Affidavit of Heirship Document

Galveston County Completed Example of a Texas Affidavit of Heirship Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/11/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

League City Branch
Address:
174 Calder Road, Rm 149
League City, Texas 77573

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Phone: (281) 316-8732

Galveston County Clerk
Address:
600 59th St, Suite 2001 / PO Box 17253
Galveston, Texas 77552-7253

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Phone: (409) 766-2200

Recording Tips for Galveston County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Galveston County

Properties in any of these areas use Galveston County forms:

  • Bacliff
  • Dickinson
  • Friendswood
  • Galveston
  • Gilchrist
  • High Island
  • Hitchcock
  • Kemah
  • La Marque
  • League City
  • Port Bolivar
  • Santa Fe
  • Texas City

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Galveston County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Galveston County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (281) 316-8732 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 Galveston County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Texas Affidavit of Heirship meets all recording requirements specific to Galveston County.

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