Washington - Kitsap County Transfer on Death Affidavit Forms

Included Forms

All Kitsap County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Transfer on Death Affidavit Form - Kitsap County

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included document last updated 5/23/2023

Transfer on Death Affidavit Guide - Kitsap County

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included document last updated 1/18/2023

Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Affidavit Document - Kitsap County

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included document last updated 3/13/2023

Included Supplemental Documents

The Following Washington and Kitsap County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order.

WA State Cover Page (Washington Document)

Statutory List of Exemptions (Washington Document)

Certificate of Acknowledgment - Individual (Washington Document)

Certificate of Acknowledgment - Representative (Washington Document)

Jurat (Washington Document)

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How long does it take to get my forms?
  • Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
• What are supplemental forms?
  • Often when a deed is recorded additional documents are required by Washington or Kitsap County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
• How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
  • After you submit payment you will see a page listing the Kitsap County forms you ordered with a download link to the pdf form file. You download the forms to your computer. You will also receive an email with a link to your download page in case you need it later.
• What type of files are the forms?
  • All of our Kitsap County Transfer on Death Affidavit forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
• Can the Transfer on Death Affidavit forms be re-used?
  • Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Kitsap County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Kitsap County.
• 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.
• Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
  • No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
• Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
  • Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
• Do I need any special software to use these forms?
  • You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
• Are there any recurring fees involved?
  • No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Areas covered by these Transfer on Death Affidavit Forms:

• Kitsap County

Including:

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

What is the Washington Transfer on Death Affidavit?

Transferring a Washington Real Estate Title to a Transfer on Death Beneficiary

The Revised Statutes of Washington set out the rules for transfer on death deeds at Chapter 64.80. Property transferred in this way is not passed in a will; instead, the named beneficiary's share is conveyed as a function of law, but not until after the property owner dies.

To perfect the title, RCW 82.45.197(7) discusses recording a certified copy of the owner's death certificate. Otherwise, the deceased owner's name would remain 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.

By executing and recording an affidavit of facts as to death to accompany the death certificate the beneficiary can clarify the intended outcome of the transfer. 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.

Our Promise

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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