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Use this form to tell the Recorder of Deeds office that a property owner has died and their property should be transferred to their beneficiaries.

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Can I use this form?

You must be a beneficiary of a Transfer on Death Instrument, and the owner of the property must have died.

What do I need first?

To complete this form, you will need:

  • The name and date of death of the property's owner,
  • The names and addresses of all beneficiaries, and
  • The address, property index number, and legal description of the property

All the beneficiaries will need to sign the form in front of a notary.

Last full review by a subject matter expert
November 01, 2023
Last revised by staff
June 10, 2026

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