St Joseph County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Last validated July 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

St Joseph County Transfer on Death Deed Form

St Joseph County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Fill in the blank Transfer on Death Deed form formatted to comply with all Indiana recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/23/2026
St Joseph County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

St Joseph County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Transfer on Death Deed form.

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St Joseph County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

St Joseph County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/9/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

St. Joseph Recorder

Address:
227 W Jefferson Blvd, Rm 321
South Bend, Indiana 46601

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Phone: (574) 235-9525

Recording Tips for St Joseph County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in St Joseph County

Properties in any of these areas use St Joseph County forms:

  • Granger
  • Lakeville
  • Mishawaka
  • New Carlisle
  • North Liberty
  • Notre Dame
  • Osceola
  • South Bend
  • Walkerton
  • Wyatt

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for St Joseph County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in St Joseph 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 St Joseph 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 St Joseph County?

Recording fees in St Joseph County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (574) 235-9525 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Indiana outlines the rules for its transfer on death deed in I.C. 32-17-14 -- the "Transfer on Death Property Act."

Indiana transfer on death deeds transfer ownership rights of real property to a predetermined beneficiary after the owner's death. This enables Indiana residents to pass their real estate to their heirs outside of probate. The owners keep full control over the property during their lives -- the conveyance only occurs after the owners die -- so they may sell, rent or use the land as they wish. They may change the designated beneficiary or cancel the entire transfer by simply executing a revocation that redefines their wishes.

Note that this is only valid when it is executed (signed) and recorded WHILE THE OWNER IS STILL ALIVE. If not, the deed is void and the property passes through probate with the rest of the owner's estate.

These conveyances might also have an impact on taxes and eligibility for healthcare programs. Carefully review all aspects of estate planning when considering a transfer on death deed.

(Indiana Transfer on Death Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Transfer on Death Deed meets all recording requirements specific to St Joseph County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable St Joseph 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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