Salt Lake County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

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Salt Lake County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

Salt Lake County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Form

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Salt Lake County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

Salt Lake County Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Guide

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Salt Lake County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

Salt Lake County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Document

Example of a properly completed Utah Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant document for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/31/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Salt Lake County Recorder

Address:
2001 S State St #N1600 / PO Box 144575
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (385) 468-8145

Recording Tips for Salt Lake County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Salt Lake County

Properties in any of these areas use Salt Lake County forms:

  • Bingham Canyon
  • Draper
  • Herriman
  • Magna
  • Midvale
  • Riverton
  • Salt Lake City
  • Sandy
  • South Jordan
  • West Jordan

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How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Salt Lake County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (385) 468-8145 for current fees.

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Utah Affidavit of Survivorship: Clearing Title After a Joint Owner's Death

Utah's affidavit of survivorship, also called an affidavit of surviving joint tenant, is governed by Section 57-1-5.1 of the Utah Code. It is used after one owner of jointly held property dies, to update the public record and confirm the surviving owner's title.

How Survivorship Transfers Title in Utah

When property is held in joint tenancy, each owner has a right of survivorship. The deceased owner's interest terminates automatically upon death and passes to the surviving owner or owners by operation of law, without probate. Recording this affidavit discloses that termination in the public record, confirming the survivor's ownership and removing the deceased owner from the chain of title.

What Utah Code § 57-1-5.1 Requires

Under Section 57-1-5.1, the affidavit must cite the interest being terminated; contain a legal description of the property; refer to the recording information of the deed that created the interest; include a copy of the deceased owner's death certificate, or other qualifying government-issued proof of death, attached as an exhibit; and be recorded in the recorder's office for the county where the property is located.

Why Recording the Affidavit Matters

Recording the affidavit maintains a clear chain of title (the property's ownership history), which in turn helps to simplify future sales, refinancing, and other transactions. Each circumstance is unique, so contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations.

(Utah AOSJT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Salt Lake County.

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