Form ROD 33, the Grandparent and Grandchild Affidavit, is a sworn statement published by the Recorder of Deeds of the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). In it, named grandparents and grandchildren state that they are legally related to each other as stated, and each signer acknowledges criminal penalties for a false statement. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The original is published by OTR at otr.cfo.dc.gov.
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What is ROD 33?
Grandparent and Grandchild Affidavit (ROD 33) is a one-page sworn statement, issued under the Government of the District of Columbia's Office of Tax and Revenue, Recorder of Deeds, in which the named grandparents and grandchildren affirm that they are legally related to each other as stated.
The form has three working parts. The top block identifies the property by Square, Suffix and Lot and lists the print names of up to two grandparents and up to two grandchildren. The middle block is the affirmation: each affiant states, under penalty of law, that the statement is correct and true to the best of his or her information, knowledge and belief, and acknowledges that a false statement or misrepresentation is punishable by criminal penalties under D.C. Official Code Sections §47-4106 and §22-2405. The bottom block is a notary certificate with the date, the name(s) of the person(s) making the statement, the Notary Public's signature and the commission expiration date.
The form header gives the Recorder of Deeds address, 1101 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024, and the phone number (202)727-5374. The form itself does not say which transaction it supports, and it is limited to the grandparent and grandchild relationship.
Who needs to file ROD 33?
Grandparents and grandchildren who need to state their legal family relationship on the Recorder of Deeds' affidavit sign Form ROD 33. The form provides space for two grandparents and two grandchildren, and it has four signature-and-date lines, one for each person who signs as "Affiant/Grandparent/Grandchild."
Each signer affirms that the statement is true and acknowledges the criminal penalties for a false statement. The affidavit must be signed and affirmed before a Notary Public, so every person making the statement needs to appear before the notary.
The form is written only for a grandparent and grandchild relationship. It does not cover other relationships, and it prints no rule allowing a representative to sign for someone else.
How to fill out ROD 33
Enter Square, Suffix and Lot
In the top block, enter the Square, Suffix and Lot that the form asks for.
Print the grandparents' names
Type or print the name of Grandparent 1 and, if there is a second grandparent, Grandparent 2.
Print the grandchildren's names
Type or print the name of Grandchild 1 and, if applicable, Grandchild 2. These names go in the lines under the grandparents' names.
Read the affirmation
Read the statement that the named individuals are legally related as stated, and the acknowledgment of criminal penalties under D.C. Official Code §47-4106 and §22-2405. Each signer affirms it as true.
Sign and date in front of the notary
Each person making the statement signs and dates on one of the four Signature and Date lines. Sign when the Notary Public is present.
Have the notary complete the certificate
Under DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, the notary enters the day, month and year, the name(s) of the person(s) making the statement, signs as Notary Public and writes the My Commission Expires date.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, dates and signatures, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and contact the Recorder of Deeds, as described under How to submit, about delivery.
How to submit ROD 33
The form names no filing channel of its own. It carries the header of the Recorder of Deeds, Office of Tax and Revenue: 1101 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024, Phone (202)727-5374. Call that number to confirm how and where the office accepts the affidavit for your situation.
Before you deliver it, make sure the signatures and dates are complete and the notary block is filled in: the day, month and year, the name(s) of the person(s) making the statement, the Notary Public's signature and the commission expiration date. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels described above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing the affidavit without a Notary Public present; the form says it is signed and affirmed before the notary.
- Leaving the notary block incomplete: the day, month, year, name(s) of the person(s) making the statement, and the commission expiration date.
- Omitting the date beside a signature; each signature line is paired with a Date.
- Stating a family relationship that is not accurate; the form warns that any false statement or misrepresentation is punishable by criminal penalties under D.C. Official Code §47-4106 and §22-2405.
- Using this form for a relationship other than grandparent and grandchild; the statement covers only that relationship.
- Skipping the Square, Suffix and Lot entries at the top, which identify the property on the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ROD 33 Grandparent and Grandchild Affidavit?
It is a one-page affidavit from the Recorder of Deeds, DC Office of Tax and Revenue, in which named grandparents and grandchildren affirm under penalty of law that they are legally related to each other as stated. It is signed before a Notary Public.
Does the grandparent and grandchild affidavit have to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes a District of Columbia notary certificate stating the statement was signed and affirmed before the notary, with the date, the name(s) of the person(s) making the statement, the notary's signature and the commission expiration date.
Who signs Form ROD 33?
The individuals making the statement sign as Affiant/Grandparent/Grandchild. The form has four signature-and-date lines, matching up to two grandparents and two grandchildren. It prints no provision for a representative to sign for someone else.
What happens if the affidavit contains a false statement?
The form states that any false statement or misrepresentation is punishable by criminal penalties under D.C. Official Code Sections §47-4106 and §22-2405. Each affiant acknowledges this by signing.
Can I fill out ROD 33 online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the affidavit; you still need to sign it before a notary and deliver it as the Recorder of Deeds directs.
Where is the DC Recorder of Deeds located?
The form header lists the Recorder of Deeds, Office of Tax and Revenue, at 1101 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024, with the phone number (202)727-5374. Call that number to confirm how the affidavit is accepted.
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