Recording and Resources
Formatting
- Paper: 8.5″ x 14″ max.
- Margins: 3” top of first page, 1” all other sides and pages
- Font: 8pt min.[1]
Signing and Recording
- Signing Requirements: Notarization[2]
- Where to Record: County Auditor[3]
- Recording fees: $303.50 for first page, $1 per additional page (as of this writing)[4]
Resources
TOD Deed Preview
Other Forms
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit (Form 84 0001a) – TOD deed transfers are exempt from excise tax; beneficiaries must file this form to claim the exemption.[5]
Estate and Transfer Tax Return – Conveyances under a TOD deed are subject to estate tax and must be reported by the decedent’s estate executor using this form.[6]