Shelby County Transfer on Death Deed Beneficiary Affidavit Form

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Shelby County Transfer on Death Deed Beneficiary Affidavit Form

Shelby County Transfer on Death Deed Beneficiary Affidavit Form

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Document Last Validated 5/12/2026
Shelby County Transfer on Death Deed Beneficiary Affidavit Guide

Shelby County Transfer on Death Deed Beneficiary Affidavit Guide

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Shelby County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Beneficiary Affidavit Document

Shelby County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Beneficiary Affidavit Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Shelby County Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 25 W Polk St, Rm 101
Shelbyville, Indiana 46176

Hours: Monday- Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Phone: (317) 392-6370

Recording Tips for Shelby County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Shelby County

Properties in any of these areas use Shelby County forms:

  • Boggstown
  • Fairland
  • Flat Rock
  • Fountaintown
  • Gwynneville
  • Morristown
  • Shelbyville
  • Waldron

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Shelby County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Shelby County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Shelby 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 Shelby County?

Recording fees in Shelby County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (317) 392-6370 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Indiana's transfer on death deeds are a useful way to convey ownership rights to property without the need for probate. The rules for claiming the property are defined in IC 32-17-14-26(b)(20). Primarily, the statute explains that the beneficiary must complete a transfer on death beneficiary affidavit containing specific details of the deed, present that affidavit to the local auditor to verify any transfer taxes, and then submit it to the county recorder who will enter it, and therefore the finalized conveyance, into the public record.

Beneficiaries listed on Indiana transfer on death deeds may use this form, which meets the statutory requirements, to claim ownership of the real property described in the deed.

(Indiana TOD Deed Beneficiary Affidavit Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Transfer on Death Deed Beneficiary Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to Shelby County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Shelby County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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