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Polk County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Polk County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Polk County Transfer on Death Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/23/2025
Polk County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Polk County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/9/2025
Polk County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Polk County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 2/6/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Polk County Register of Deeds
Address:
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 160
Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Phone: (715) 485-9240

Recording Tips for Polk County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Polk County

Properties in any of these areas use Polk County forms:

  • Amery
  • Balsam Lake
  • Centuria
  • Clayton
  • Clear Lake
  • Cushing
  • Dresser
  • Frederic
  • Luck
  • Milltown
  • Osceola
  • Saint Croix Falls
  • Star Prairie

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Polk County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Polk County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (715) 485-9240 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 Polk County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Polk County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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