Douglas County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

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Douglas County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Douglas County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

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Douglas County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Douglas County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

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Douglas County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Douglas County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Douglas County Recorder

Address:
213 S Rainier St / PO Box 456
Waterville , Washington 98858-0456

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm / Recording until 4:00pm

Phone: (509) 745-8527

Recording Tips for Douglas County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Douglas County

Properties in any of these areas use Douglas County forms:

  • Bridgeport
  • East Wenatchee
  • Mansfield
  • Orondo
  • Palisades
  • Rock Island
  • Waterville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Douglas County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Douglas County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (509) 745-8527 for current fees.

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Removing a Deceased Joint Tenant from a Washington Real Estate Title

Washington's statutes define joint tenancy at RCW 64.28.010. This law states that "joint tenancy with right of survivorship permits property to pass to the survivor without the cost or delay of probate proceedings." Property titled this way is not passed in a will; instead, a deceased joint tenant's share is distributed equally amongst the survivors as a function of law until only one person holds the property in sole ownership.

While technically accurate, this description oversimplifies the situation. What happens when it's time to sell the property? Unless the local recording office cross-references death notices with real estate records, the deceased owner's name remains on the title. This inaccuracy can create confusion during a title search and slow down the transfer process. In addition, outdated information might interfere with property tax billing, possibly leading to fees and/or penalties.

The surviving owner(s) can prevent these potential issues with a simple step: when one joint tenant dies, the other(s) execute and record an affidavit of facts as to death with the local recording office. It is possible to address this at the time of sale, but it makes sense to handle it within a short time after the owner's death. This action keeps property records up-to-date, verifies interests and rights to the title, and ensures smoother transfers in the future.

Each circumstance is unique, so please contact an attorney with questions or for complex situations.

(Washington AODJT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Douglas County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Douglas 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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