Transfer on Death Deed (TODD)

Select your state:

Select one of the 33 jurisdictions that authorize the use of transfer on death (TOD) deeds.

Owner (Transferor)

Please note that certain states require co-owners to execute separate TOD deeds to transfer any ownership interest shared in real property.

Are there multiple Owners (Transferors)?

No, only one Owner (Transferor)Yes, there are multiple Owners (Transferors)

Owner's full name:

First

Last

Owner's full address:

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

What is Owner's current marital status?

How many Owners (Transferors)?

Owner 1's full name:

First

Last

Owner 1's address:

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

What is Owner 1's current marital status?

Owner 2's full name:

First

Last

Owner 2's address:

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

What is Owner 2's current marital status?

Owner 3's full name:

First

Last

Owner 3's address:

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

What is Owner 3's current marital status?

Owner 4's full name:

First

Last

Owner 4's address:

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

What is Owner 4's current marital status?

Owner 5's full name:

First

Last

Owner 5's address:

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

What is Owner 5's current marital status?

Beneficiary (Transferee)

Alternative Beneficiary

Naming an Alternate Beneficiary is optional.

An "Alternate Beneficiary" is an individual designated to substitute any Primary Beneficiary who does not outlive the Owner.

Property Address

What is the address of the property being transferred?

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Property Description

A valid deed must include the legal description of the real property being conveyed.

Legal descriptions are typically in one of three formats: metes and bounds, lot and block, or rectangular survey systems.

Enter the legal description of the Property

You may leave this section blank if you cannot access this information at the time.

If so, your document will include a blank-space area to fill in at a later time. You can always edit your document later and type the legal description here.

Prior Deed

You may leave this section blank if not applicable or if you cannot find the reference ID number at this moment.

What is the assessor's parcel number?

This is usually a reference number or the book and page number where a prior deed was recorded.

What is the prior recording docket reference or sequence number?

Arizona requires that all deeds modifying a previously recorded document state either (i) the prior recording date and docket and page number or (ii) the sequence number of the document being modified.

What is the prior recording's book and page or serial number reference?

Parcel or property identification number?

This is usually a reference or index number of a previously recorded deed.

What is the tax map key number?

Disclosures

Preparer / Return-To

Who prepared this document?

First

Last

Enter the Preparer's phone number:

Preparer's street address:

Enter only the street address portion of the full address.

City:

State:

Zipcode:

Is the Preparer the same person who will receive this document after recording?

YesNo

Who is the person who will receive this document after recording?

First

Last

Street address:

Enter only the street address portion of the full address.

City:

State:

Zipcode:

Is the Preparer of this Deed an attorney?

YesNo

Enter the Preparer's BAR number:

Recording Information

Local county clerks or recorders will request the following information upon the recording of any deed.

You may leave any of these questions blank to fill out at a later time.

Agent

Do you wish to authorize an agent that may revoke this Deed before your death?

YesNo

Do you wish to authorize an agent that may revoke this Deed before your death?

YesNo

Enter the Designated Agent's full name:

First

Last

Enter the Designated Agent's mailing address:

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Spouse Signature

In certain instances, a married person who executes a deed transferring the interest of a homestead property may need to include a signature from their spouse—even when the spouse holds no interest.

Do you wish to include a signature field for any spouse to sign?

YesNo

You may select "No" if the spouse was already listed as an Owner.

How many spouses will sign this Deed?

Execution

State law requires all deeds be signed and executed as follows.

This Deed must be signed before one witness and a notary public:

I understand and agree

Both the witness and notary serve to authenticate and attest to the execution of the document. Typically, the witness must be an impartial or disinterested party in the transaction.

This Deed must be signed before two witnesses:

I understand and agree

Witnesses serve to authenticate and attest to the execution of the document. Typically, witnesses must be impartial or disinterested parties in the transaction.

This Deed requires a notary acknowledgment before recording:

I understand and agree

A notary public is an authorized individual who serves as an official, impartial witness to the execution of documents.

Will this Deed be signed before two witnesses or a notary public?

NotaryWitnesses

State law requires all deeds be signed before a notary public (or other authorized officer) or two witnesses.

This Deed must be signed before a notary public and two witnesses:

I understand and agree

State law requires all deeds be signed before a notary public (or other authorized officer) and two witnesses.

This Deed must be signed before one witness and acknowledged before a notary public:

I understand and agree

New Jersey law requires all deeds be acknowledged by a notary public. Though not required, common practice also requires the Grantor(s) to sign before one witness. Often, the notary can act in both capacities.

Enter the name of the County where the notarization will occur:

County of

Ohio law requires this information on all recorded deeds.

Will you sign this Deed in the presence of a disinterested witness that will later swear before a notary?

Yes, I wish to sign before a disinterested witnessNo, I wish to sign directly before a notary

Indiana requires all deeds be notarized upon recording.

The Owner may sign this Deed either (1) directly before a notary or (2) in the presence of a disinterested witness that will later swear to the witnessing of the signature before a notary.

Date

When will this Deed be signed and executed?

You may leave this blank if you are unsure when the Deed will be signed.