Jefferson County Executor Deed Form (New York)

All Jefferson County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Executor Deed Form

Jefferson County Executor Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Jefferson County compliant document last validated/updated 9/2/2024

Executor Deed Guide

Jefferson County Executor Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Jefferson County compliant document last validated/updated 6/27/2024

Completed Example of the Executor Deed Document

Jefferson County Completed Example of the Executor Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Jefferson County compliant document last validated/updated 10/8/2024

When using these Executor Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Jefferson County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Jefferson County Clerk

175 Arsenal St, 1st floor, Watertown, New York 13601

Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm / July - Aug: 8:30am to 4:00pm

Phone: (315) 785-3200

Local jurisdictions located in Jefferson County include:

  • Adams
  • Adams Center
  • Alexandria Bay
  • Antwerp
  • Belleville
  • Black River
  • Brownville
  • Calcium
  • Cape Vincent
  • Carthage
  • Chaumont
  • Clayton
  • Deferiet
  • Depauville
  • Dexter
  • Ellisburg
  • Evans Mills
  • Felts Mills
  • Fishers Landing
  • Fort Drum
  • Great Bend
  • Henderson
  • Henderson Harbor
  • La Fargeville
  • Limerick
  • Lorraine
  • Mannsville
  • Natural Bridge
  • Oxbow
  • Philadelphia
  • Pierrepont Manor
  • Plessis
  • Redwood
  • Rodman
  • Sackets Harbor
  • Theresa
  • Thousand Island Park
  • Three Mile Bay
  • Watertown
  • Wellesley Island

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Jefferson County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Jefferson County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Jefferson County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Jefferson County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Executor Deed forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Jefferson County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Jefferson County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by New York or Jefferson County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Jefferson County Executor Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Transferring New York Real Property with an Executor's Deed

Executor's deeds are used to transfer title to real property whose owner died testate (with a last will and testament.)

The executor is someone named to carry out the provisions contained within in a deceased individual's will. After the will is admitted to probate in the Surrogate's Court, the surrogate (the judge managing the case) authorizes the executor to begin his/her duties. Frequently, these include using an executor's deed to sell the decedent's real estate.

Executor's deeds contain the same information as warranty or quitclaim deeds, but they also include details about the executor and the deceased owner. The executor's signature must be notarized, but some cases may require a witness to sign the deed in front of the notary, too. Note that at sections 309-a and 309-b, New York's Real Property Law (RPP) sets out specific notary statements based on whether the deed is signed inside or outside the state.

In addition to the standard state and local forms that accompany deeds submitted for recording, executors might also need to attach letters testamentary from the Surrogate's Court, certified copies of the decedent's death certificate and will, and other supporting documentation as appropriate.

Probate procedures can be complicated, and each situation is unique. Seek assistance from an attorney or from the surrogate responsible for the case with any questions about this process.

(New York Executor Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Jefferson County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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November 21st, 2024

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March 2nd, 2021

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January 6th, 2021

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December 17th, 2021

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March 16th, 2023

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