The Affidavit of Death of Property Owner is a sworn statement published by the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk. In it, the person signing confirms that a recorded Beneficiary Deed was not revoked, that the Grantor has died, and who should now be known as owner of the real property. If you searched for Pulaski County property tax, note that this document is a Beneficiary Deed affidavit; the Clerk's Real Estate forms list also includes a separate Property Tax Compliance Form. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the Clerk publishes the original at the official link.
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What is Affidavit of Death of Property Owner – Pulaski County, AR?
The Affidavit of Death of Property Owner is a sworn statement, on a Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk form, that a Grantor's recorded Beneficiary Deed was not revoked, the Grantor died, and the Grantee should now be known as owner.
The form is a short affidavit with three numbered statements. Statement 1 identifies the Beneficiary Deed: the date it was executed, who executed it, the Grantee named in it, the date it was recorded and the Instrument Number, and it affirms that the deed has not been revoked. Statement 2 gives the Grantor's name and date of death, "as indicated by the attached Death Certificate." Statement 3 names the person who should now be known as the owner of the real property described in the Beneficiary Deed.
The person making the statements, the affiant, swears or affirms that they are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief. The form then carries a notary block headed State of Arkansas, County of Pulaski, in which the affidavit is sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, who also enters the commission expiration.
The Clerk lists this affidavit under Real Estate on its all-forms page, next to the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee, the Billing Account Information Form and the Property Tax Compliance Form. Those are separate documents; this one concerns a Beneficiary Deed and a Grantor's death.
Who needs to file Affidavit of Death of Property Owner – Pulaski County, AR?
The person who makes the sworn statements, the affiant, completes this affidavit. The form is written for a situation in which a Grantor executed a Beneficiary Deed in favor of a Grantee, the deed was recorded, the deed has not been revoked, and the Grantor has since died.
The form does not say who may act as affiant, so ask the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk if you are unsure whether you may sign.
Points the form itself sets:
- The affidavit identifies the Beneficiary Deed by its execution date, recording date and Instrument Number, so you need those details at hand.
- A Death Certificate for the Grantor is referred to as attached.
- The signing must happen before a notary public, because the form is sworn to and subscribed before one.
Do not use this form if the Beneficiary Deed was revoked: statement 1 says the deed has not been revoked, and the affiant swears that it is true.
When to file Affidavit of Death of Property Owner – Pulaski County, AR
The affidavit is made after the Grantor's death, because it states the date of death and refers to the attached Death Certificate. It also describes a Beneficiary Deed that has already been recorded, so the recording date and Instrument Number must exist before you complete it.
No due date is printed on the form, and the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk's forms page gives none for it. Sign it only when you can appear before a notary public, since the notary block is completed at the time the affidavit is sworn to and subscribed.
Documents you need
- Death Certificate of the Grantor: the form states the Grantor's death is "as indicated by the attached Death Certificate," so it is attached to the affidavit.
How to fill out Affidavit of Death of Property Owner – Pulaski County, AR
Enter the affiant's name
On the opening line, "I, ____, do solemnly swear or affirm the following," write the full name of the person making the statements.
Describe the Beneficiary Deed
In statement 1, enter the date the deed was executed, the name of the person who executed it, the Grantee's name, the date it was recorded and its Instrument Number. The statement affirms the deed has not been revoked.
Identify the Grantor and date of death
In statement 2, enter the Grantor's name and the date of death. The date should match the attached Death Certificate.
Name the new owner
In statement 3, write the name of the person who should now be known as the owner of the real property described in the Beneficiary Deed.
Enter your printed name and date
Fill in the line labeled Printed Name with the affiant's name and the line labeled Date below it.
Prepare the notary block
The State of Arkansas, County of Pulaski block is completed at the notarization: the day and month of the oath, the notary's signature and seal, and the line My Commission Expires. Do not complete the notary's part yourself.
Review, download and attach
Check names, dates and the Instrument Number against the deed and the Death Certificate. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, take it to a notary public, and attach the Death Certificate.
How to submit Affidavit of Death of Property Owner – Pulaski County, AR
The form prints no address, portal or appointment rule, so it names no channel of its own. The Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk lists it under Real Estate on its forms page at https://pulaskiclerkar.gov/about-us/all-forms/. Contact the Clerk's office to confirm where and how it accepts the completed, notarized affidavit and the attached Death Certificate, and whether any fee applies. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Clerk's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving out the attached Death Certificate, which statement 2 relies on to show the Grantor's date of death.
- Leaving the recording date or Instrument Number of the Beneficiary Deed blank in statement 1.
- Swearing that the Beneficiary Deed has not been revoked without checking that it is still in effect.
- Entering the Grantor's name in the Grantee blank, or the reverse, in statements 1 to 3.
- Entering a date of death that differs from the one shown on the attached Death Certificate.
- Completing the form without a notary, although it is sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
- Forgetting the printed name and date lines above the notary block.
- Leaving the notary's "My Commission Expires" line empty after the notarization.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Affidavit of Death of Property Owner?
It is a sworn statement published by the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk. The affiant states that a recorded Beneficiary Deed was not revoked, that the Grantor died as shown on the attached Death Certificate, and that the Grantee should now be known as the property owner.
Does the Affidavit of Death of Property Owner need to be notarized?
Yes. The form closes with a notary block for the State of Arkansas, County of Pulaski, in which the affidavit is sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, who also enters the commission expiration date. Complete the notary part only at the signing.
What do I attach to the affidavit?
A Death Certificate for the Grantor. Statement 2 gives the Grantor's date of death "as indicated by the attached Death Certificate." The form lists no other attachment.
What details do I need about the Beneficiary Deed?
You need the date the deed was executed, the Grantor's and Grantee's names, the date it was recorded and its Instrument Number. Statement 1 asks for each, and it also affirms that the deed has not been revoked.
Where do I file the Affidavit of Death of Property Owner in Pulaski County?
The form prints no address or channel. The Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk lists it under Real Estate on its forms page, so contact the Clerk's office to confirm where to bring or send the notarized affidavit and the Death Certificate.
Is there a deadline to file this affidavit?
No deadline is printed on the form or listed with it on the Clerk's forms page. It can be made only after the Grantor's death, since it states the date of death and refers to the attached Death Certificate.
Can I fill out the affidavit online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the fillable PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk and does not file or notarize the affidavit; you submit it through the Clerk's channels.
Is this the same as the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee?
No. The Clerk lists them as two separate Real Estate forms. This affidavit concerns a recorded Beneficiary Deed and the Grantor's death; the small estate affidavit is a different document with its own form.
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