Affidavit of Adverse Possession Template: Ownership Claim

Affidavit of Adverse Possession Template

1. Affiant Information

I, [Full Legal Name], of [Address], being duly sworn, state as follows:

2. Property Description

This affidavit relates to the following property:

[Property Address]

Legal description, if available:

[Legal Description]

3. Possession Claim

I claim ownership or a possessory interest in the above-described property based on adverse possession.

My possession of the property began on or about:

[Start Date]

4. Facts Supporting the Claim

My possession of the property has been:

• open and visible;

• continuous for the required period;

• exclusive;

• actual and physical;

• under a claim of right or ownership.

open and visible;

continuous for the required period;

exclusive;

actual and physical;

under a claim of right or ownership.

5. Use of the Property

During my possession, I have used the property in the following manner:

[Describe Occupancy, Fencing, Maintenance, Improvements, Farming, Storage, Residence, or Other Use]

6. Additional Supporting Facts

Additional facts supporting my claim include:

[Taxes Paid, Repairs, Improvements, Utilities, Boundary Use, or Other Relevant Facts]

7. No Permission Statement

To the best of my knowledge, my possession of the property was not based on temporary permission from the record owner, unless stated here:

[Describe Any Permission Given or Write “None”]

8. Supporting Documents

The following documents may support this affidavit:

[Tax Records, Photos, Surveys, Witness Statements, Utility Bills, Other Records]

9. Oath and Signature

I declare under oath that the statements in this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Affiant Signature: ________________________

Name: [Full Legal Name]

Date: [Date]

10. Notary Acknowledgment

State of [State]

County of [County]

Subscribed and sworn before me on [Date] by [Full Legal Name].

Notary Public Signature: ________________________

Name: [Notary Name]

My Commission Expires: [Date]