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James City Real Estate Affidavit Form

James City Real Estate Affidavit Form

James City Real Estate Affidavit Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/24/2025
James City Real Estate Affidavit Guide

James City Real Estate Affidavit Guide

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Document Last Validated 7/11/2025
James City Completed Example of the Real Estate Affidavit Document

James City Completed Example of the Real Estate Affidavit Document

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Document Last Validated 5/21/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of the Circuit Court
Address:
5201 Monticello Ave, Suite 6
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188-8218

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday

Phone: (757) 564-2242

Recording Tips for James City:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in James City

Properties in any of these areas use James City forms:

  • Jamestown
  • Norge
  • Toano
  • Williamsburg

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for James City

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The James City 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 James City?

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

Recording fees in James City vary. Contact the recorder's office at (757) 564-2242 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

When a decedent dies intestate (without a valid will), his probate property passes according to the course of descents, codified at Va. Code 64.2-200. The course of descents is an ordered list of heirs at law who have priority to inherit the estate when the decedent fails to provide instruction in a will. The administrator of the estate must compile a list of heirs in compliance with Va. Code 64.2-509 to determine who has an interest in the estate. The inheritance of property by an intestate decedent's heirs is sometimes referred to as intestate succession.

If the intestate decedent dies owning real property, any person having an interest in the estate, including the qualified personal representative, can execute and record an affidavit of real estate under Va. Code 64.2-510. Upon recording, the clerk of the circuit court will notify the commissioner of the revenue, who in turn transfers the real estate in the land books (64.2-510(B)). Once recorded, the affidavit transfers all interest in the described real estate owned by decedent to the heirs listed and evidences the change of ownership to the property.

The affidavit (Form CC-1612) gives the file number of the probate and the court with jurisdiction, as well as the name and date of death of the decedent and the name and address of the subscriber (affiant), stating what interest the subscriber has in the estate. In addition, it describes the subject real estate, acknowledges that the decedent died intestate, and gives the name, address, relation to the decedent, and age of each heir at law. Each subscriber's signature is required.

Finally, the affidavit must meet content and formatting standards for recorded documents related to real property in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in the relevant independent city or county. Record the affidavit in the circuit court where the real estate is located. Contact the circuit court with questions regarding recording.

Consult a lawyer with questions about affidavits of real property or for issues related to intestate succession in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as each situation is unique.

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

This Real Estate Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to James City.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the James City 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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