Hawaii Transfer on Death Deed Form

Hawaii Transfer on Death Deed Form

Last updated July 4th, 2025

A Hawaii transfer on death deed transfers real property from its owner to a beneficiary upon the owner’s death. This deed helps to streamline estate administration by transferring the title outside the normal probate process.

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Recording and Resources

Formatting

Paper: 8.5″ x 11″
Margins: 3.5” top of first page for recording info. The 1” below top margin is for return address (must be 1.5” from left side)^[1]

Signing and Recording

Signing Requirements: Notary public^[2]
Where to Record: Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances ^[3]
Recording fees: $36 – Land Court, $41 – Regular System (as of this writing)^[4]

Resources

Laws: Uniform Transfer on Death Act

Receiving Property

It should be noted that in Hawaii, to receive the property, the beneficiary must outlive the deceased by at least 120 hours.

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Hawaii Transfer On Death Deed Form

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