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Penobscot County Transfer of Death Deed Form

Penobscot County Transfer on Death Deed

Penobscot County Transfer on Death Deed

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

Document Last Validated 9/3/2025
Penobscot County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Penobscot County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/16/2025
Penobscot County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Penobscot County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/28/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Penobscot Registry of Deeds
Address:
97 Hammond St / PO Box 2070
Bangor, Maine 04401 / 04402-2070

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

Phone: (207) 942-8797

Recording Tips for Penobscot County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Penobscot County

Properties in any of these areas use Penobscot County forms:

  • Bangor
  • Bradford
  • Bradley
  • Brewer
  • Burlington
  • Carmel
  • Charleston
  • Corinna
  • Corinth
  • Dexter
  • Dixmont
  • East Millinocket
  • East Newport
  • Eddington
  • Etna
  • Exeter
  • Garland
  • Greenbush
  • Hampden
  • Holden
  • Howland
  • Hudson
  • Kenduskeag
  • Kingman
  • Lagrange
  • Lee
  • Levant
  • Lincoln
  • Mattawamkeag
  • Medway
  • Milford
  • Millinocket
  • Newport
  • Old Town
  • Orono
  • Orrington
  • Passadumkeag
  • Patten
  • Plymouth
  • Springfield
  • Stacyville
  • Stetson
  • Stillwater
  • West Enfield
  • Winn

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Penobscot County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Penobscot County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (207) 942-8797 for current fees.

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REVOCABLE TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED
Under Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-C, Article 6, Part 4, 6-401 to 6-421

Effective September 1, 2019 owners of real estate in Maine can take advantage of a useful estate planning tool: the transfer on death deed (TODD).

The Owner(s)/Transferor(s) [may transfer for no consideration property to one or more beneficiaries effective at the transferor's death by a transfer on death deed.] [6-405]

This Transfer on Death Deed may be revoked by the Transferor's prior to their death, Capacity requirements are (the same as the capacity required to make a will.) (6-408)

To become effective the Transfer on Death Deed must be recorded prior to (the transferor's death in the public records in the registry of deeds in the county where the property is located.) (Must state that the transfer to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor's death.) (6-409)

(Maine TOD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Transfer of Death Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Penobscot County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Penobscot County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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October 2nd, 2020

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