York County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Last validated August 21, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

York County Transfer on Death Deed Form

York County Transfer on Death Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 8/21/2026
York County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

York County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

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York County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

York County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

York County Circuit Court Clerk

Address:
300 Ballard St / PO Box 371
Yorktown, Virginia 23690-0532

Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm M-F / Recording until 3:45pm

Phone: (757) 890-4103

Recording Tips for York County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in York County

Properties in any of these areas use York County forms:

  • Hampton
  • Lackey
  • Lightfoot
  • Seaford
  • Yorktown

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for York County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in York County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (757) 890-4103 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Virginia's statutory transfer on death deed became effective on July 1, 2013. These deeds are governed by the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (URPTODA), which is incorporated into the Virginia statutes at 64.2-621 et seq.

A transfer on death deed is an instrument that allows owners of Virginia real estate to convey land to chosen beneficiaries without the need for a will or probate distribution ( 64.2-624). To be valid, the completed and notarized form must, among other things, meet the same standards as a regular inter vivos deed (one that transfers title while the owner is still living); state that the transfer will only occur at the owner/transferor's death; and be recorded <i>while the transferor is alive</i> in the land records at clerk's office of the county where the property is located ( 64.2-628).

The deeds are revocable, which means that while alive, the owner retains 100% control over the property, may use or sell it as desired, and may also redirect, modify, or even cancel the future transfer at will. As a result, there is no requirement for notice, delivery, acceptance, or consideration, all necessary for standard deeds ( 64.2-629). This is possible because the named beneficiaries only have a potential future interest in the real estate. The process and requirements for revocation are specified in 64.2-630.

During the owner/transferor's life, the recorded transfer on death deed does not change the owner's interest or rights to sell or mortgage the property; grant the beneficiary any interest in the land; change a creditor's interest in the real estate; affect the owner's or beneficiary's eligibility for public assistance; create a legal or equitable interest in favor of the beneficiary; or open the property up to claims from the beneficiary's creditors ( 64.2-631).

When the transferor dies, the title to the real property vests in the beneficiary according to the rules stated in 64.2-632. In some cases, however, the beneficiary may not wish to accept the property. If that happens, he/she may "disclaim all or part of the beneficiary's interest as provided by Chapter 26 (64.2-2600 et seq.)" (64.2-633).

Overall, Virginia's transfer on death deed adds an efficient, flexible tool for those considering options for estate planning. As with other important financial decisions, take the time to carefully review the different options. Each case is unique, so when in doubt, contact an attorney or other appropriate professional for advice.

(Virginia TODD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

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

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