Affidavit of Surviving Owner - North Carolina

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When one owner of North Carolina real estate held as tenants by the entirety (married couples) or joint tenants with right of survivorship dies, the survivor records this sworn affidavit, with a death certificate, to show that title passed to the survivor. When one owner of North Carolina real estate held as tenants by the entirety (married couples) or joint tenants with right of survivorship dies, the survivor records this sworn affidavit, with a death certificate, to show that title passed to the survivor.

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Who this form is for

• When one owner of North Carolina real estate held as tenants by the entirety (married couples) or joint tenants with right of survivorship dies, the survivor records this sworn affidavit, with a death certificate, to show that title passed to the survivor.

What you'll need

• Read the packet and check the receiving agency's required form.
• Gather the names, dates and supporting records requested in the document.
• Review the packet's signing, identification and witness instructions.

How to complete it

1. Prepared by and mail to (top of Page 1) Enter who prepared the document and where the Register of Deeds should mail it. Leave the space above the dotted line blank.
2. Fill in the death and deed (Pages 1–2) Attach a certified death certificate.
3. Swear before a notary (Page 3) Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
4. Record the original with the Register of Deeds of the county where the property is located.
5. Update the tax listing, insurance, and any mortgage records.

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