The Verified Statement for Disposition of Personal Property without Administration is the form the Probate Division of the Orange County Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts in Orlando, Florida, sends to people who petition to dispose of a decedent's personal property without a full administration. It is used when the estate consists only of the exempt property and preferred funeral expenses described in the Clerk's cover letter. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the packet itself is published by the Orange County Clerk of Courts at MyOrangeClerk.com.
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What is Verified Statement for Disposition of Personal Property without Administration – Orange County, FL?
Verified Statement for Disposition of Personal Property without Administration is the form from the Probate Division of the Orange County Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts that a petitioner completes to ask for disposition of a decedent's personal property without opening an estate administration.
The Clerk's cover letter, headed "Disposition Form," describes the kind of estate the form is for. The estate consists only of personal property exempt under Section 732.402 of the Florida Statutes, personal property exempt from the claims of creditors under the constitution of the State of Florida, and preferred funeral expenses.
The form must be completed and notarized with a notary seal, or signed in front of a Deputy Clerk. The Clerk begins processing the request when it receives the verified statement together with the supporting documents listed in the packet: funeral bill or receipt, a copy of the asset, a death certificate, the original Will if there is one, and a Consent to Disposition of Personal Property form when it applies. A filing fee applies, plus a charge for each Authorization the clerk prepares for a fiduciary that needs to release assets.
This is a probate filing about a decedent's personal property. It is not a property tax form.
Who needs to file Verified Statement for Disposition of Personal Property without Administration – Orange County, FL?
The person petitioning for disposition of a decedent's personal property, called the Petitioner in the Clerk's packet, completes this form when the estate qualifies for disposition without administration.
The packet limits the estate to three kinds of property:
- personal property exempt under Section 732.402 of the Florida Statutes;
- personal property exempt from the claims of creditors under the constitution of the State of Florida;
- preferred funeral expenses.
Other conditions in the packet:
- The death certificate must show that the decedent's residence is in Orange County.
- If the funeral and burial expenses were paid by a person other than the Petitioner, that person must complete a Consent to Disposition of Personal Property form.
- If there is a Will, the original goes with the filing.
- Each fiduciary that needs to release assets requires an Authorization prepared by the clerk.
The packet does not describe the form as suitable for estates holding other kinds of property. If you are unsure whether the estate qualifies, call the Clerk's office at (407) 836-2000.
When to file Verified Statement for Disposition of Personal Property without Administration – Orange County, FL
The Clerk begins processing a request for Disposition of Personal Property without Administration when it receives the completed, notarized Verified Statement and the supporting documents listed in the packet. The packet does not print a separate filing deadline or a processing time, so the practical trigger is having every listed item ready: the notarized statement, the funeral bill or receipt, a copy of the asset, the death certificate, the original Will if applicable, and the Consent form if applicable. Gather them before you mail the package or go to the office, because processing starts only on receipt of those documents. For questions about timing, contact the Clerk at (407) 836-2000.
Documents you need
- Completed Verified Statement, notarized with a notary seal, unless you sign it in person in front of a Deputy Clerk.
- Copies of the funeral bill or receipt showing the funeral expenses were paid in full by the person petitioning, or a copy of the funeral bill showing the balance due, if applicable.
- Copy of the asset, such as a bank statement, insurance policy, stock certificate, check, or vehicle registration with the blue book value.
- Copy of the death certificate showing the decedent's residence is in Orange County.
- Original Will, if applicable.
- Completed Consent to Disposition of Personal Property form, if applicable; required when the funeral and burial expenses were paid by a person other than the Petitioner.
How to fill out Verified Statement for Disposition of Personal Property without Administration – Orange County, FL
Confirm the estate qualifies
Check that the estate consists only of personal property exempt under Section 732.402 of the Florida Statutes, property exempt from creditors under the Florida constitution, and preferred funeral expenses, as the Clerk's cover letter states.
Complete the Verified Statement
Fill in the form with the petitioner's and the decedent's information as the form requests. The completed statement is the first item the Clerk needs to begin processing.
Notarize it or sign before a clerk
Have the completed statement notarized with a notary seal, or take it to the Clerk's office and sign in front of a Deputy Clerk.
Gather the supporting documents
Collect the funeral bill or receipt, a copy of the asset, the death certificate showing Orange County residence, and the original Will if there is one.
Add the Consent form if needed
If someone other than the Petitioner paid the funeral and burial expenses, complete the Consent to Disposition of Personal Property form and include it.
Prepare the payment
Plan the filing fee and the charge for each Authorization needed for a fiduciary releasing assets; confirm amounts with the Clerk. Make checks payable to Orange County Clerk of Courts.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry against the death certificate and the asset copies, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit Verified Statement for Disposition of Personal Property without Administration – Orange County, FL
You can return the packet by mail to the address shown on it, or appear in person and sign in front of a Deputy Clerk.
- By mail: send the completed and notarized form, sealed by the notary, with the supporting documents, to the Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, Probate Division, 425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- In person: appear at the Clerk's office and sign the form in front of a Deputy Clerk instead of using a notary beforehand.
A filing fee applies, plus a charge for each Authorization the clerk prepares for each fiduciary that needs to release assets; ask the Clerk for current amounts at (407) 836-2000 or on MyOrangeClerk.com. Accepted payment is cash, money order, cashier's check, personal and business checks (no starter or temporary checks) and all major credit cards. Credit cards are accepted only when you are present in the office, and a surcharge applies to every credit card transaction. Make checks payable to Orange County Clerk of Courts.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Returning the Verified Statement without a notary seal when you did not sign it in front of a Deputy Clerk.
- Leaving out the funeral bill or receipt, or sending a bill that shows neither payment in full by the petitioner nor the balance due.
- Not including a copy of the asset, such as the bank statement, insurance policy, stock certificate, check or vehicle registration with blue book value.
- Sending a death certificate that does not show the decedent's residence is in Orange County.
- Forgetting the original Will when there is one.
- Omitting the Consent to Disposition of Personal Property form when someone other than the Petitioner paid the funeral and burial expenses.
- Paying with a starter or temporary check, or making the check payable to someone other than Orange County Clerk of Courts.
- Mailing a credit card payment; credit cards are accepted only when you are present in the office.
- Using this form for an estate that holds property beyond what the packet describes as exempt personal property and preferred funeral expenses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Verified Statement for Disposition of Personal Property without Administration?
It is the Orange County Clerk of Courts Probate Division form used to ask for disposition of a decedent's personal property without a full administration. It applies when the estate consists only of exempt personal property and preferred funeral expenses described in the Clerk's packet.
Is this an Orange County Florida property tax form?
No. This packet is a probate form about a decedent's personal property under Section 732.402 of the Florida Statutes and the state constitution's creditor exemption. It does not deal with property tax; for tax questions, contact the Clerk's office at (407) 836-2000 to be pointed to the right place.
Does the Verified Statement have to be notarized?
Yes, unless you sign in front of a Deputy Clerk. The Clerk's letter asks you to complete the form, have it notarized and sealed, and return it to the address shown, or appear in person and sign in front of a Deputy Clerk.
What documents do I send with the form?
The notarized statement, funeral bill or receipt, a copy of the asset, a death certificate showing Orange County residence, the original Will if applicable, and the Consent form if applicable. The Clerk begins processing when it receives these documents.
When is the Consent to Disposition of Personal Property form required?
When the funeral and burial expenses were paid by a person other than the Petitioner. In that case the Consent form must be completed and included with the filing; otherwise it is not required.
Is there a fee, and how do I pay it?
Yes. A filing fee applies, plus a charge for each Authorization the clerk prepares for each fiduciary that needs to release assets. Pay by cash, money order, cashier's check, personal or business check, or credit card in person (a surcharge applies). Call (407) 836-2000 for current amounts.
Where do I send the Disposition of Personal Property packet?
Return it to the address shown on the packet, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, 425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, or appear in person and sign in front of a Deputy Clerk. Checks go payable to Orange County Clerk of Courts.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not affiliated with the Orange County Clerk of Courts, and it does not file the form; you submit it through the Clerk's channels.
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