Utah Transfer on Death Deed Forms
Utah Transfer on Death Deed Overview
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
Utah code 75-6-405. Transfer on death deed authorized.
(1) An individual may transfer property to one or more named beneficiaries effective at the transferor's death by a transfer on death deed.
Use this form to transfer real estate at death, but outside of a will and without the need for probate distribution. Execute the TODD form, then record it during the course of your life.
75-6-409. Requirements.
A transfer on death deed shall:
(1) contain the essential elements and formalities of a properly recordable inter vivos deed;
(2) state that the transfer to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor's death; and
(3) be recorded before the transferor's death in the public records in the county recorder's office of the county where the property is located.
Overall, the Simple Revocable Transfer on Death Deed offers a convenient, flexible option to consider as part of an overall estate plan. Even so, they may not be appropriate in all cases. Contact an attorney for complex situations or with any questions.
(Utah TODD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: County-Specific Forms
Our transfer on death deed forms are specifically formatted for each county in Utah.
After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
Common Uses for Transfer on Death Deed
- Transfer property between family members
- Add or remove names from property titles
- Transfer property into or out of trusts
- Correct errors in previously recorded deeds
- Gift property to others