Lost Deed Affidavit
What this document covers
The Lost Deed Affidavit is a legal document used to declare the loss of a property deed. This form serves to provide a sworn statement about the circumstances of the deed's disappearance. Unlike other property-related forms, this affidavit specifically addresses the need for a replacement deed to be recognized and recorded, ensuring that the affiant's ownership rights are preserved despite the loss of the original document.
Key components of this form
- Name and address of the affiant.
- Description of the lost warranty deed and the property it pertains to.
- Statement of the diligent search for the lost deed.
- Assertion of continued ownership rights under the deed.
- Attachment of the replacement warranty deed for recording.
Common use cases
This form should be used when a property owner has lost their original warranty deed and needs to declare its loss officially. It is commonly required when seeking to obtain a new deed or when verifying ownership during property transactions or legal proceedings. Additionally, it is useful for ensuring proper updating of public records regarding property ownership.
Intended users of this form
- Homeowners who have lost their property deed.
- Individuals needing to affirm their ownership rights to a property.
- Real estate professionals involved in property transactions.
- Legal representatives acting on behalf of property owners.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify and fill in the name and address of the affiant.
- Provide the date and name of the grantor who executed the original warranty deed.
- Include a complete legal description of the property associated with the lost deed.
- Document the details of the diligent search for the lost deed.
- Sign the affidavit in front of a notary public.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to provide all required personal details of the affiant.
- Not including a full legal description of the property.
- Omitting the date the deed was lost.
- Neglecting to attach the replacement warranty deed.
- Incomplete signatures or failure to ensure notarization.
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FAQ
An affidavit is a sworn statement, made in front of a notary or other officer authorized to administer oaths. An affidavit of deed confirms delivery and acceptance of a deed by the grantee, and thereby its validity.If the grantor is protected by an affidavit of deed, these issues are generally easier to resolve.
After your affidavit has been filed, the court clerk will give your case file to the judge for review.The judgment will state that it is a default judgment and it will be signed and dated by the judge. The court clerk will mail copies of the judgment to you and the defendant.
Begin by filling out the Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest (Form TD-420-040). There is a fee of $31 when applying for a duplicate title.
An affidavit of loss can be filed for other types of document, such as those related to ownership of a house, a passport, a diploma or even an ATM card.Some require an affidavit of loss to be notarized.
An affidavit of loss can be filed for other types of document, such as those related to ownership of a house, a passport, a diploma or even an ATM card.Some require an affidavit of loss to be notarized.
The affidavit is a sworn statement of fact that specifies the seller of a property holds the title to it. In other words, it's proof that the seller owns the property. It also attests that certain other facts about the property are correctas sworn to by the seller and duly notarized.
Affidavits are mainly used in Court proceedings. They are a written alternative to a person attending Court to give oral evidence in the witness box. Affidavits can be used to evidence, or prove, a number of things. For example, they are often used for people to tell their 'story' to the Court.
An affidavit is used for the purpose of proving in court that a claim is true, and is typically used in conjunction with witness statements and other corroborating evidence. Through an affidavit, an individual swears that the information contained within is true to the best of their knowledge.
A narration of the circumstances of the loss, which includes (i) description of the item or document lost; (ii) description of how it got lost; (iii) the effort exerted to find it; and (iv) your request for a replacement of the item or document lost. The signature of the affiant.
