Dawes County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Last validated April 13, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Dawes County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Dawes County Transfer on Death Deed Form

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

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Dawes County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Dawes County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

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Dawes County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Dawes County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Dawes County Register of Deeds

Address:
451 Main St
Chadron, Nebraska 69337

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (308) 432-0100

Recording Tips for Dawes County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted
  • If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dawes County

Properties in any of these areas use Dawes County forms:

  • Chadron
  • Crawford
  • Marsland
  • Whitney

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dawes County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Dawes County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (308) 432-0100 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 Dawes County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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