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Kitsap County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Kitsap County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Kitsap County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/12/2025
Kitsap County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Kitsap County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/13/2025
Kitsap County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

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

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Document Last Validated 8/14/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Kitsap County Auditor: Recording
Address:
619 Division St / Mail: 614 Division St, MS-31
Port Orchard, Washington 98366

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

Phone: (360) 337-4935

Recording Tips for Kitsap County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Kitsap County

Properties in any of these areas use Kitsap County forms:

  • Bainbridge Island
  • Bremerton
  • Burley
  • Hansville
  • Indianola
  • Keyport
  • Kingston
  • Manchester
  • Olalla
  • Port Gamble
  • Port Orchard
  • Poulsbo
  • Retsil
  • Rollingbay
  • Seabeck
  • Silverdale
  • South Colby
  • Southworth
  • Suquamish
  • Tracyton

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Kitsap County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Kitsap County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (360) 337-4935 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 Kitsap 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 Kitsap County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Kitsap 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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