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Apache County Beneficiary Deed Form

Apache County Beneficiary Deed Form

Apache County Beneficiary Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/4/2025
Apache County Beneficiary Deed Guide

Apache County Beneficiary Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/8/2025
Apache County Completed Example of the Beneficiary Deed Document

Apache County Completed Example of the Beneficiary Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Arizona Beneficiary Deed document for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/12/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Apache County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

County Recorder Office - County Annex Bldg
Address:
75 W Cleveland St / PO Box 425
St. Johns, Arizona 85936

Hours: Monday through Thursday 6:30am - 5:30pm. Closed Fridays

Phone: 928-337-7515

Recorder's Sub Office
Address:
Research only
Springerville, Arizona

Hours: Mon, Tue 8:00 - 5:00, Wed 9:00 - 12:00

Phone:

Recording Tips for Apache County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Apache County

Properties in any of these areas use Apache County forms:

  • Alpine
  • Chambers
  • Chinle
  • Concho
  • Dennehotso
  • Eagar
  • Fort Defiance
  • Ganado
  • Greer
  • Houck
  • Lukachukai
  • Lupton
  • Many Farms
  • Mcnary
  • Nazlini
  • Nutrioso
  • Petrified Forest Natl Pk
  • Red Valley
  • Rock Point
  • Round Rock
  • Saint Johns
  • Saint Michaels
  • Sanders
  • Springerville
  • Teec Nos Pos
  • Tsaile
  • Vernon
  • Window Rock

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Apache County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Apache County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Apache County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Apache County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Apache County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Apache County?

Recording fees in Apache County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 928-337-7515 for current fees.

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Arizona beneficiary deeds allow property owners to retain absolute control over their real estate, with the freedom to use, modify, or sell the land at will. The owner may also change the beneficiary or revoke the deed without any obligation to notify the beneficiary because the transfer of the remaining property rights is not finalized until the recipient records the appropriate documentation.

This instrument, governed by Arizona Revised Statutes 33-405, is a useful estate planning tool.
It gives owners/grantors of Arizona real estate the ability to initiate, but not complete, the transfer process to a designated beneficiary, while keeping all rights and title to the property during the owner's lifetime. This means the owner (grantor) may sell, rent, mortgage or otherwise use the property with no penalty for waste or obligation to the named beneficiary.

In addition, because the conveyance is not completed until the owner's death, he/she may change or remove beneficiary designations at will. Because of the potential for change, there is no obligation for the beneficiary/grantee to provide consideration (money or something else of value).

Arizona beneficiary deed must meet the statutory requirements as set forth in A.R.S. 33-405. This includes identifying the property owners (grantors), the beneficiaries, the real estate to be transferred, and other details as needed for the specific situation. The deed must also follow all state and local standards for recorded documents. The owner or owners must sign the deed in front of a notary and file the completed form with the land records for the county where the property is situated. After the owner's death, the remaining interest in land transfers to the beneficiary outside of the probate process.

NOTE: In order to be valid, this deed must be recorded, during the owner's lifetime, in the county where the land is situated.

This information is not a substitute for legal advice. Consult an attorney with questions about beneficiary deeds, or for any other issues related to estate planning or real property in Arizona.

(Arizona Beneficiary Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Apache County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Beneficiary Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Apache County.

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January 8th, 2025

I used the "personal representative's deed." There were a few errors, after I went to record it at the county recorder's office. For #7, it should've stated "The estate of Joe Schmoe, hereby grants Mr. Personal Representative....." instead of, "I Mr. Personal Representative, as personal representative, hereby grant to personal representative...." The person at the recorder's office said you cannot state "you are granting property to yourself." Just fix that, and everything else is fine.

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June 17th, 2019

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