Ohio Transfer on Death Deed

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Ohio Transfer on Death Deed

An Ohio transfer on death deed is used to arrange for a real estate conveyance to occur upon the deed preparer’s death. Also known as a “transfer on death designation affidavit,” it names the party who will be receiving the property in the future. An advantage of using this deed is that the property is transferred immediately upon the owner’s death, avoiding the typically lengthy probate process.

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An Ohio transfer on death deed is used to arrange for a real estate conveyance to occur upon the deed preparer’s death. Also known as a “transfer on death designation affidavit,” it names the party who will be receiving the property in the future. An advantage of using this deed is that the property is transferred immediately upon the owner’s death, avoiding the typically lengthy probate process.

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Revocation of Transfer on Death Designation Affidavit – Revokes a transfer on death deed/affidavit.

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Formatting

  • Paper: 8.5″ x 11″ – 8.5″ x 14″
  • Margins: 1.5″ top margins (3″ on first page), 1″ bottom/side margins
  • Font: 10pt[1]

Signing and Recording

  • Signing Requirements: Notary (and spouse if co-owner or to waive dower rights)[2]
  • Where to Record: County Recorder’s Office[3]
  • Recording fees: $34 and $8 per page over two pages[4]

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Sources

  1. § 317.114
  2. §§ 5301.01(A), 5302.22(B)
  3. § 5301.25(A)
  4. § 317.32(A)(1)