Washington County Transfer of Death Deed Form

Last validated September 16, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Washington County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Addison, Baileyville, Beals, Brookton, Calais, Cherryfield, Columbia Falls, Cutler and 24 more.

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Washington County Transfer on Death Deed

Washington County Transfer on Death Deed

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

Document last validated 9/14/2026
Washington County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Washington County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

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Document last validated 9/16/2026
Washington County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Washington County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

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Document last validated 7/13/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Registry of Deeds

Address:
85 Court St / PO Box 297
Machias, Maine 04654

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

Phone: (207) 255-6512

Recording Tips for Washington County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead

Cities and Jurisdictions in Washington County

Properties in any of these areas use Washington County forms:

  • Addison
  • Baileyville
  • Beals
  • Brookton
  • Calais
  • Cherryfield
  • Columbia Falls
  • Cutler
  • Danforth
  • Dennysville
  • East Machias
  • Eastport
  • Grand Lake Stream
  • Harrington
  • Jonesboro
  • Jonesport
  • Lambert Lake
  • Lubec
  • Machias
  • Machiasport
  • Meddybemps
  • Milbridge
  • Pembroke
  • Perry
  • Princeton
  • Robbinston
  • Steuben
  • Topsfield
  • Vanceboro
  • Waite
  • Wesley
  • Whiting

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How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Washington 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 Washington 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Washington County?

Recording fees in Washington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (207) 255-6512 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 Washington County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

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

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