District Of Columbia County Transfer on Death Deed Form (District Of Columbia)
All District Of Columbia County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Transfer on Death Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included District Of Columbia County compliant document last validated/updated 8/9/2024
Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included District Of Columbia County compliant document last validated/updated 6/10/2025
Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included District Of Columbia County compliant document last validated/updated 7/7/2025
The following District Of Columbia and District Of Columbia County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Transfer on Death Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in District Of Columbia County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
District of Columbia Recorder of Deeds
1101 4th St, SW, 5th floor, Washington, District of Columbia 20024
Hours: Recording 9 am to 3 pm Document Research 9 am to 4 pm
Phone: (202) 727-5374
Local jurisdictions located in District Of Columbia County include:
- Naval Anacost Annex
- Washington
- Washington Navy Yard
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the District Of Columbia County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in District Of Columbia County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in District Of Columbia County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by District Of Columbia County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Transfer on Death Deed forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in District Of Columbia County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in District Of Columbia County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by District Of Columbia or District Of Columbia County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our District Of Columbia County Transfer on Death Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
Owners of real property in the District of Columbia now have access to a useful estate planning tool: the transfer on death deed (TODD). Modeled after the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act and located at D.C. Code 19-604.01 et seq (2013), this statute governs the use of transfer on death deeds in the District of Columbia.
Transfer on death deeds are nontestamentary (not using a will) instruments that allow transferors/owners to retain absolute ownership of and control over their land during their lives ( 19-604.07). Because they deal with after-death assets, however, their execution requires the same level of competency as a will ( 19-604.08). The owners may sell, mortgage, rent, or otherwise use the real estate however they choose, with no penalty for waste or obligation to notify the beneficiaries ( 19-604.12).
By recording the executed TODD, property owners may also take advantage of one of the most unique aspects of these instruments: revocability ( 19-604.06). Revocability is possible for two primary reasons: there is no obligation to notify the beneficiaries about the potential future interest they stand to gain when the owner dies; and these conveyances generally do not involve consideration (something of value given in exchange for the property) ( 19-604.10).
The statutes provide several methods for revoking a TODD. The owner may execute and record a new TODD, cancelling the prior deed and designating a different beneficiary. The owner may also sell the real estate to someone else using a standard inter vivos conveyance such as a warranty deed or a quitclaim deed that contains a comment revoking the TODD. A third option uses a revocation form, which, after recording, cancels all previously recorded TODDs ( 19-604.11).
In much the same way that owners may wish to change or revoke a beneficiary designation, sometimes beneficiaries are unable or unwilling to accept the property after the owner dies. To address this need, beneficiaries may disclaim all or part of the interest in land ( 19-604.14).
TRANSFER ON DEATH DEEDS AND ASSOCIATED REVOCATIONS MUST BE RECORDED WHILE THE OWNER IS ALIVE OR THEY HAVE NO EFFECT.
Overall, TODDs offer a useful, flexible estate planning tool to owners of real property in Washington, DC. Before committing to a TODD, consider the effect it will have on taxes, access, and eligibility for income-and/or-asset-based benefits. Each situation is unique, so for complex circumstances or additional questions, contact a local attorney.
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