New Hampshire Transfer on Death Deed

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A New Hampshire transfer on death deed allows a property owner to name one or more beneficiaries to receive their real estate after death. By transferring property in this manner, the beneficiary will obtain ownership while bypassing the probate process. To be valid, the deed must be recorded within 60 days of its execution.

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New Hampshire Transfer on Death Deed

Last updated September 15th, 2025

A New Hampshire transfer on death deed allows a property owner to name one or more beneficiaries to receive their real estate after death. By transferring property in this manner, the beneficiary will obtain ownership while bypassing the probate process. To be valid, the deed must be recorded within 60 days of its execution.

AKA

  • Beneficiary Deed
  • TOD Deed
  • TODD

Formatting

For specific county formatting requirements, see the NH Deeds website. 

Margins – Blank 3″ margin on the top right of the first page. All other margins: 1″ minimum.

Font – 10-point, black or blue ink.

Paper – White paper, 20-pound weight minimum, single-sided, unbound, with no stapled attachments.[1]

Signatures – Signed by the grantor and a notary public, justice, or commissioner.[2]

Recording

Deeds are filed at the Register of Deeds with jurisdiction over the transferred property.[3]

Recording Fees (as of this writing)[4]:

  • $10 for the first page
  • $4 for every additional page
  • $25 state LCHIP surcharge

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Sources

  1. § 478:4-a(II), National Standards for Formatting
  2. § 477:3
  3. § 477:3-a
  4. § 478:17-g