Dawson County Transfer on Death Deed Form (Nebraska)

All Dawson County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Transfer on Death Deed Form

Dawson County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Dawson County compliant document last validated/updated 5/19/2025

Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Dawson County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Dawson County compliant document last validated/updated 3/12/2025

Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Dawson County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Dawson County compliant document last validated/updated 4/8/2025

When using these Transfer on Death Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Dawson County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Dawson County Register of Deeds

700 N Washington, Rm D, Lexington, Nebraska 68850

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (308) 324-4271

Local jurisdictions located in Dawson County include:

  • Cozad
  • Eddyville
  • Farnam
  • Gothenburg
  • Lexington
  • Overton
  • Sumner
  • Willow Island

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Dawson County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Dawson County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dawson County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dawson County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Transfer on Death Deed forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Dawson County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Dawson County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Nebraska or Dawson County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Dawson County Transfer on Death Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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)

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