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Steele County Transfer on Death Deed Revocation Form

Steele County Transfer on Death Revocation Form

Steele County Transfer on Death Revocation Form

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

Validated 12/17/2024 Preview Form
Steele County Transfer of Death Revocation Guide

Steele County Transfer of Death Revocation Guide

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Steele County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Revocation Document

Steele County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Revocation Document

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Validated 6/20/2025 Preview Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Steele County Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 201 Washington Ave West / PO Box 296
Finley, North Dakota 58230-0296

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30 Mon-Fri

Phone: (701) 524-2152

Recording Tips for Steele County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Steele County

Properties in any of these areas use Steele County forms:

  • Finley
  • Hope
  • Luverne
  • Sharon

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Steele County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Steele County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 524-2152 for current fees.

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Revoking North Dakota's Transfer on Death Deeds

Note that revocations of transfer on death deeds must be recorded during the owner's life or they have no effect.

In 2011, North Dakota enacted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, found in the North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) at Chapter 30.1-32.1.

According to this statute, owners of North Dakota real property may transfer property to one or more beneficiaries effective, at the transferor's death, by lawfully executing and recording a transfer on death deed (TODD) in the county or counties where the property is located (NDCC 32.1-02). The instruments must contain all the information required for traditional deeds, as well as a statement that the transfer will occur at the owner's death (30.1-32.1-06).

This transfer is nontestamentary, meaning it is not included in the owner's will (30.1-32.1-04). As a result, it does not require probate distribution. Even so, best practices dictate that the will and any other transfers should not contain any conflicting instructions.

Deeds under this law allow the owners to retain absolute ownership of and control over the land until death, including the ability to cancel or change the beneficiary designation, and to sell the property outright to someone else (30.1-32.1-09). Because the transfer is revocable (30.1-32.1-03), there is no obligation to notify the beneficiary or to collect consideration (money) for the potential future interest (30.1-32.1-07).

Revocability is one of the unique features of TODDs. It gives property owners the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances by modifying or cancelling future transfers with relative ease. In addition, if the owner decides to sell the real estate to someone else, executing and recording a revocation provides a firm end point for a recorded TODD. This action reduces the potential for confusion about the title, and contributes to the property's clear chain of title (ownership history).

Section 30.1-32.1-08 provides the rules for revoking a recorded TODD. There are three main options, all of which must be executed and recorded while the owner is still alive:

- a new transfer on death deed that revokes all or part of the earlier deed

- an instrument of revocation that specifically revokes the earlier deed

- a tradition deed, such as a warranty or quitclaim deed, that conveys all the owner's interest in the property.

(North Dakota TODD Revocation Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

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

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