What are the signing requirements for a Oregon transfer on death deed?

Oregon requires the owner's signature and notary acknowledgment (ORS 93.948 to 93.979). No witnesses are required.

Transfer on Death Deed for Union County, Oregon

Free transfer on death deed for property in Union County. Requires notarization. Record at the local county clerk.

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Owner Information

Enter your information as the property owner (transferor). If the property is jointly owned, you’ll add the second owner below.

How is the property owned?*

Choose “Jointly owned” if two people are on the title (e.g. spouses as joint tenants or tenants by the entirety). Both owners must sign.

I am the sole ownerJointly owned with one other person

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Middle Name

Last Name*

Street Address*

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State Where Property Is Located*

County Where Property Is Located*

Email Address*

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon Transfer on Death Deeds

A transfer on death deed in Oregon transfers real property directly to a named beneficiary upon the owner's death, without probate. The deed is revocable during your lifetime. Use the TOD deed checker to see if this is the right fit.

Oregon requires the owner's signature and notary acknowledgment. No witnesses are required. See all Oregon signing requirements.

Yes. A Oregon transfer on death deed must be recorded with the County Clerk before death to be effective. An unrecorded deed has no legal effect. Must be recorded before the transferor's death in the deed records in the office of the county clerk for the county in which the property is located. ORS 93.961(1)(d).

Yes. Oregon allows multiple beneficiaries on a transfer on death deed. Unless specified otherwise, they take title as tenants in common.

Yes. A transfer on death deed in Oregon is revocable during the owner's lifetime (ORS 93.965). Oregon recognizes: Recording an instrument of revocation; Recording a subsequent TOD deed that revokes expressly or by inconsistency; Inter vivos conveyance of the property.

No. A transfer on death deed only transfers the specific real property named in it. Bank accounts, investments, and other property pass through whatever else you have in place — a will (probate) or a trust. A revocable living trust covers everything in one document, including the property this deed transfers. Set up a trust if you want a single instrument for the whole estate.

Recording a Transfer on Death Deed in Union County

A transfer on death deed for Union County property is recorded with the County Clerk at 1001 4th Street, Suite D, La Grande, OR 97850. Phone: 541-963-1006. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch).

Recording costs $90 for the first page plus $5 for each additional page. Page count, cover sheets, and any local transfer-tax add-ons can change the final amount, so confirm the total with the County Clerk before submitting.

Before recording, a Oregon transfer on death deed needs notary acknowledgment. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.

Union County accepts e-recording. E-recording available, but business-to-business only: documents must be submitted through a title company or attorney with e-recording capability. Individuals must walk in or mail documents.

Deeds, contracts, leases, death certificates and powers of attorney: $90 first page, $5 each additional page and $5 per additional transaction.