Columbia County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Last validated October 7, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Columbia County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Arlington, Cambria, Columbus, Doylestown, Fall River, Friesland, Lodi, Pardeeville and 6 more.

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Columbia County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Columbia County Transfer on Death Deed Form

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Document last validated 7/13/2026
Columbia County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Columbia County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

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Columbia County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Columbia County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

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Document last validated 10/7/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Columbia County Clerk

Address:
400 DeWitt St / PO Box 133
Portage, Wisconsin 53901

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Please note, the cut-off reception time for recording real estate documents will be 3:30 pm. Documents presented for recording after 3:30 pm will be recorded the next business day.

Phone: (608) 742-9677

Recording Tips for Columbia County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only

Cities and Jurisdictions in Columbia County

Properties in any of these areas use Columbia County forms:

  • Arlington
  • Cambria
  • Columbus
  • Doylestown
  • Fall River
  • Friesland
  • Lodi
  • Pardeeville
  • Portage
  • Poynette
  • Randolph
  • Rio
  • Wisconsin Dells
  • Wyocena

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Columbia County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Columbia 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 Columbia 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Columbia County?

Recording fees in Columbia County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (608) 742-9677 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Under Wisconsin Statutes section 705.15, owners of real property in Wisconsin may designate one or more people to gain ownership of their property outside of the probate process. The transfer on death deed form contains the designation and must be recorded, DURING THE OWNER'S NATURAL LIFE, for validity.

By executing and recording a transfer on death beneficiary designation, the owner retains absolute control over the real estate, and may sell, mortgage, or use the property in any legal manner, and change or revoke the beneficiary designation without penalty or obligation to inform the beneficiary.

Because the transfer does not occur until after the owner's death, there is no transfer tax due when recording the deed under 77.21(1) and 77.25(10m). While the change in ownership happens as a function of law when the owner dies, when the beneficiary claims the land, he or she must record form TOD-110 to make the transfer official and enter the updated information into the public records.

Wisconsin's transfer on death deeds are useful estate planning tools. Even so, carefully consider the potential impact of a non-probate transfer of property on taxes, as well as eligibility for local, state, and federal benefits. Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with questions or for complex situations.

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

Important: Your property must be located in Columbia County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

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

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