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Stevens County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Stevens County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Stevens County Transfer on Death Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/23/2025
Stevens County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Stevens County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/14/2025
Stevens County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Stevens County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Washington Transfer on Death Deed document for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/16/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Stevens County Auditor: Recording
Address:
215 S Oak St, Rm 106
Colville, Washington 99114

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Phone: (509) 684-7512

Recording Tips for Stevens County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction

Cities and Jurisdictions in Stevens County

Properties in any of these areas use Stevens County forms:

  • Addy
  • Chewelah
  • Clayton
  • Colville
  • Evans
  • Ford
  • Fruitland
  • Gifford
  • Hunters
  • Kettle Falls
  • Loon Lake
  • Marcus
  • Northport
  • Rice
  • Springdale
  • Tumtum
  • Valley
  • Wellpinit

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Stevens County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Stevens County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (509) 684-7512 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Real estate owners in Washington have an estate planning option: the transfer on death deed (TODD). Find the full text in the Revised Statutes of Washington at Chapter 64.80.

This statute is based on the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (URPTODA). Along with Washington, a growing number of states are choosing to adopt the provisions of the URPTODA. The new law allows landowners to direct the distribution of what is often their most significant asset, their real estate, with a correctly executed and recorded transfer on death deed.

Transfer on death deeds are nontestamentary, which means ownership of the property passes to the beneficiary without instructions in a will or the need for probate (64.80.040). Unnecessary conflicts are likely to add confusion and expense, so best practices dictate that landholders should take care to ensure that their wills and TODDs lead to the same outcomes.

Washington's version of the URPTODA sets out the specific requirements for lawful transfer on death deeds:

- The capacity required to make or revoke a transfer on death deed is the same as the capacity required to make a will (64.80.050, 11.12.010).

- It must contain the essential elements and formalities of a properly recordable inter vivos deed, such as warranty or quitclaim deed (64.80.060(1))

- It must state that the transfer to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor's death (64.80.060(2))

- It must be recorded before the transferor's death in the office of the clerk of the county commission in the county where the property is located (64.80.060(3)).

The named beneficiary gains no present rights to the property, only a potential future interest. Instead, the transferors retain absolute control during their lives. This includes the freedom to sell or transfer it to someone else, and to modify or revoke the intended transfer on death (64.80.090). These details, along with the fact that TODDs only convey the property rights remaining, if any, at the owner's death, explain why they do not require notice or consideration (64.80.070).

According to 64.80.100(1)(a), the beneficiary gains equitable interest in the property ONLY when the owner dies. Note, however, that the beneficiary must be alive at the time of the transferor's death or the interest returns to the estate (64.80.100(1)(b)). To prevent this from happening, the owner may identify one or more contingent beneficiaries. All beneficiaries take title subject to any obligations (contracts, easements, etc.) associated with the property when the transferor dies (according to 64.80.100(2)).

With the new transfer on death deeds, real property owners in Washington have access to a convenient, flexible tool for managing one aspect of a comprehensive estate plan. Even so, a TODD may not be appropriate for everyone. Since each situation is unique, contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex circumstances.

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

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

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

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