Harris County Texas Affidavit of Heirship Form

Last validated April 22, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Harris County Affidavit of Heirship Form

Harris County Affidavit of Heirship Form

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

Document Last Validated 3/25/2026
Harris County Guidelines for Texas Affidavit of Heirship

Harris County Guidelines for Texas Affidavit of Heirship

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/6/2026
Harris County Completed Example of a Texas Affidavit of Heirship Document

Harris County Completed Example of a Texas Affidavit of Heirship Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/22/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Main Office

Address:
201 Caroline, Suite 320 / PO Box 1525
Houston, Texas 77002 / 77251-1525

Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 M-F

Phone: (713) 755-6439

Recording Tips for Harris County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Harris County

Properties in any of these areas use Harris County forms:

  • Alief
  • Barker
  • Baytown
  • Bellaire
  • Channelview
  • Crosby
  • Cypress
  • Deer Park
  • Galena Park
  • Highlands
  • Hockley
  • Houston
  • Huffman
  • Hufsmith
  • Humble
  • Katy
  • Kingwood
  • La Porte
  • North Houston
  • Pasadena
  • Seabrook
  • South Houston
  • Spring
  • Tomball
  • Waller
  • Webster

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Harris County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris County?

Recording fees in Harris County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (713) 755-6439 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 Harris County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Harris County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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