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Umatilla County Transfer on Death Affidavit of Survivorship Form

Umatilla County Transfer on Death Affidavit of Survivorship Form

Umatilla County Transfer on Death Affidavit of Survivorship Form

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

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Umatilla County Transfer on Death Affidavit of Survivorship Guide

Umatilla County Transfer on Death Affidavit of Survivorship Guide

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Umatilla County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Affidavit of Survivorship Document

Umatilla County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Affidavit of Survivorship Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Records Department
Address:
216 SE 4th St, Rm 106
Pendleton, Oregon 97801

Hours: 9:00am to 4:45pm M-F

Phone: (541) 278-6236

Recording Tips for Umatilla County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Umatilla County

Properties in any of these areas use Umatilla County forms:

  • Adams
  • Athena
  • Echo
  • Helix
  • Hermiston
  • Meacham
  • Milton Freewater
  • Pendleton
  • Pilot Rock
  • Stanfield
  • Ukiah
  • Umatilla
  • Weston

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Umatilla County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Umatilla County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (541) 278-6236 for current fees.

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Completing the Transfer from an Oregon Transfer on Death Deed

The Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act was integrated into Oregon's laws at ORS 93.948-93.979 (2011). When applied correctly, owners of real property in Oregon can, while still alive, use transfer on death deeds to direct and modify what happens to their land when they die.

The statutes contain forms and specific instructions for the landowners, but provide very little information for the surviving beneficiaries. According to 93.969(1)(a)(A), when the transferor/owner dies, his/her interest in the property transfers "to the designated beneficiary in accordance with the deed if the designated beneficiary survives the transferor." There is, however, scant additional guidance for the beneficiary who wishes to officially initiate the transfer.

While there are no specific statutory steps, one way for the surviving beneficiary to formalize the conveyance is by executing and recording an affidavit of survivorship. This document, when accompanied by a certified copy of the deceased owner's death certificate, provides official notice of the change in ownership.

Land ownership comes with duties and obligations. Sometimes the named beneficiaries are unable or unwilling to meet those responsibilities. In those cases, the beneficiary may opt out of the transfer by disclaiming all or part of his/her interest as provided in 105.623 ( 93.971).

A "beneficiary takes the property subject to all conveyances, encumbrances . . . and other interests to which the property is subject at the transferor's death" ( 93.969(2)). In addition, land conveyed using a "transfer on death deed transfers property without covenant or warranty of title even if the deed contains a contrary provision" ( 93.969(4)). The beneficiary must also be aware that, for the first 18 months following the owner's death, there might be liability for creditor claims from the transferor's estate. See 93.973.

Maintaining current ownership information is important for numerous reasons. For example, if the local property taxes are unpaid, the delinquency could lead to fines, penalties, and possibly even sale of the property to cover the lost revenue and collection expenses. Another motivating factor is the benefit of preserving a clear chain of title. The chain of title, or ownership history for a specific parcel of real estate, should show an unbroken sequence from one owner to the next, with no gaps in time, reversals, or other details out of sequence. Recording the affidavit of survivorship keeps the series of owners intact, and the resulting continuity will allow a future purchaser to obtain title insurance more easily.

(Oregon TOD Affidavit of Survivorship Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Transfer on Death Affidavit of Survivorship meets all recording requirements specific to Umatilla County.

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