Order a Survivorship Affidavit

Before You Begin

A survivorship affidavit records evidence of an owner’s death so the land records show the surviving owner’s or beneficiary’s interest. It is used when the existing deed created a right of survivorship or named a beneficiary to receive the property at death.

Have the existing deed and death certificate available. This interview does not transfer property to someone who was not already a joint owner with survivorship rights or a beneficiary under the deed. Property passing under a will or trust may require probate or trust administration.