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San Juan County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

San Juan County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

San Juan 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
San Juan County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

San Juan County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

San Juan County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/14/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

San Juan County Auditor: Recording
Address:
Courthouse - 350 Court St, 1st floor / PO Box 638
Friday Harbor, Washington 98250

Hours: 10:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Phone: (360) 378-2161

Recording Tips for San Juan County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in San Juan County

Properties in any of these areas use San Juan County forms:

  • Blakely Island
  • Deer Harbor
  • Eastsound
  • Friday Harbor
  • Lopez Island
  • Olga
  • Orcas
  • Shaw Island
  • Waldron

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for San Juan County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in San Juan County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (360) 378-2161 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 San Juan 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 San Juan County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the San Juan 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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