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Del Norte County Transfer on Death Affidavit Form

Del Norte County Transfer on Death Affidavit Form

Del Norte County Transfer on Death Affidavit Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/11/2025
Del Norte County Transfer on Death Affidavit Guide

Del Norte County Transfer on Death Affidavit Guide

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Document Last Validated 1/29/2025
Del Norte County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Affidavit Document

Del Norte County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Affidavit Document

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Document Last Validated 8/4/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Del Norte Clerk/Recorder
Address:
981 H St, Suite 160
Crescent City, California 95531

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri / Recording until 4:00pm

Phone: (707) 464-7216

Recording Tips for Del Norte County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Del Norte County

Properties in any of these areas use Del Norte County forms:

  • Crescent City
  • Fort Dick
  • Gasquet
  • Klamath
  • Smith River

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Del Norte County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Del Norte 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 Del Norte County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Del Norte 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 Del Norte 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 Del Norte County?

Recording fees in Del Norte County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (707) 464-7216 for current fees.

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Using an Affidavit of Death to Claim Real Estate from a California Transfer on Death Deed

Transfer on death deeds allow individual landowners to transfer their real estate when they die, without a will or the need for probate distribution. The transferor simply executes a TODD form, then records it during the course of his/her natural life, and within 60 days of the signing date (5626(a)). Unlike grant deeds or quitclaim deeds, the owner continues to hold title to the property when a transfer on death deed is recorded (5650). As such, TODDs are exempt from transfer taxes and the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR).

What happens, then, when the owner dies? Section 5680 defines the process for switching the title over to the beneficiary. The beneficiary may establish the fact of the transferor's death under the procedure provided in California Probate Code Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 210) of Part 4 of Division 2. The first step is obtaining a certified copy of the death certificate. Then research the recording information from the transfer on death deed identifying the beneficiary. Complete an affidavit of death and sign it in front of a notary. Finally, file the affidavit, along with the copy of the death certificate, in the recording office for the county where the property is situated. Note that this act transfers title to the beneficiary, so it also requires the PCOR and any associated taxes and fees.

Beneficiaries take title to the property under the rules set out at section 5652. Be aware that any associated debts, obligations, or agreements in place when the owner died follow the real estate to the beneficiaries. In addition, the title transfers without warranty, so the beneficiaries might find themselves liable for future claims against the property. For these reasons, among others, some beneficiaries might wish to disclaim the gift (5652(a)(1)).

In general, transferring title to the beneficiary of a transfer on death deed is a simple process. Even so, complications may arise. Contact an attorney for complex situations or with any questions.

(California Transfer on Death Affidavit Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Transfer on Death Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to Del Norte County.

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