Jefferson County Texas Affidavit of Heirship Form

Jefferson County Affidavit of Heirship Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Jefferson County Guidelines for Texas Affidavit of Heirship
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Jefferson 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
Jefferson County Clerk
Beaumont, Texas 77704
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm / Phone until 5:00pm
Phone: (409) 835-8475
Port Arthur Office
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm / Phone until 5:00pm
Phone: (409) 983-8340
Recording Tips for Jefferson County:
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
Cities and Jurisdictions in Jefferson County
Properties in any of these areas use Jefferson County forms:
- Beaumont
- China
- Groves
- Hamshire
- Nederland
- Nome
- Port Arthur
- Port Neches
- Sabine Pass
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jefferson County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
Recording fees in Jefferson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (409) 835-8475 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 Jefferson County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Texas Affidavit of Heirship meets all recording requirements specific to Jefferson County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Jefferson 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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