About Affidavit of Notice to Creditors
To certify that the personal representative has made reasonable effort to notify all creditors of the decedent's death, or that no unsatisfied creditors exist.
When you'd use it: Filed during probate administration when creditor notification requirements have been satisfied or determined unnecessary under North Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit of Notice to Creditors is published as a PDF by the North Carolina courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: nccourts.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Affidavit of Notice to Creditors in North Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit of Notice to Creditors (AOC-E-307) when filed during probate administration when creditor notification requirements have been satisfied or determined unnecessary under North Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — North Carolina probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Affidavit of Notice to Creditors carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Affidavit of Notice to Creditors to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the North Carolina county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).