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Dakota County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Dakota County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Dakota County Transfer on Death Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/19/2025
Dakota County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Dakota County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 3/12/2025
Dakota County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Dakota County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/8/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Dakota County Register of Deeds
Address:
1601 Broadway St / PO Box 39
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731

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

Phone: (402) 987-2166

Recording Tips for Dakota County:
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dakota County

Properties in any of these areas use Dakota County forms:

  • Dakota City
  • Emerson
  • Homer
  • Hubbard
  • Jackson
  • South Sioux City

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dakota County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Dakota County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (402) 987-2166 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

The Nebraska Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act is found at Sections 76-3401 to 76-3423 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes. This useful law provides an option for land owners to convey their real estate after their death, but without the need to include it in a will.

A transfer on death deed (TODD), when lawfully executed, allows property owners to retain absolute title to and control over their land during their lives ( 76-3414). The deeds are also revocable (76-3413). In part, these features are possible because unlike traditional deeds (warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, etc.), TODDs do not require consideration from or notice to the beneficiary ( 76-3411).

In addition to meeting the content requirements of traditional deeds, people who use or revoke TODDs must meet the same competency standards as for creating a will (76-3408). The statute also demands the signatures of two disinterested witnesses (76-3409). Further, the document must contain specific warnings and must be recorded before the owner's death and within thirty days of signing ( 76-3410).

The rules for revoking a recorded TODD are set out at 76-3413. They include executing and recording a document that specifically revokes the TODD ( 76-3413(1)(B)); a new TODD that revokes the previous deed and changes the beneficiary or details about the transfer (76-3413(1)(A)); or transferring the real estate with a traditional deed (76-3413 (1)(C)).

When the owner dies, the beneficiary may accept the transfer by recording the appropriate documentation (76-3412, 76-3415) or disclaim the interest as provided by section 30-2352 (76-3416).

Overall, transfer on death deeds are flexible tools to consider as part of a comprehensive estate plan, but each circumstance is unique. Please contact an attorney for complex situations or with specific questions.

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

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

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Dakota 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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