California Revocable Transfer on Death Deed Form

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California Revocable Transfer on Death Deed Form

A California revocable transfer on death deed allows residential property owners to name a beneficiary who will receive the property title when they pass away. This deed has no effect until the owner’s death. During their lifetime, the owner maintains all property rights and may revoke or alter the instrument as they see fit.

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Last updated June 26th, 2025

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A California revocable transfer on death deed allows residential property owners to name a beneficiary who will receive the property title when they pass away. This deed has no effect until the owner’s death. During their lifetime, the owner maintains all property rights and may revoke or alter the instrument as they see fit.

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Revocation of Revocable Transfer on Death Deed – The TOD deed can be revoked by executing this form.

Recording and Resources

Formatting

  • Paper: 8.5″ x 11″ (standard) or 8.5″ x 14″ (accepted)[1]
  • Margins:
    • 2.5″ top margin on the first page – 3.5″ left side of this for return address, information of the submitter
    • 0.5″ side margins[2]

Signing and Recording

  • Signing Requirements: Grantor, two witnesses, notary public[3]
  • Where to Record: County Recorder’s Office[4]
  • Recording fees: $10 for first page + $3 each additional page (as of this writing)[5]

Resources

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Sources

  1. § 27361.5
  2. § 27361.6
  3. § 5626
  4. § 1169
  5. § 27361