For most Curry County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.
For a Curry County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Circuit Court. The two tools that keep a Curry County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Clerk, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.
Skipping this planning step means the Circuit Court decides who receives the property: a simple Oregon probate takes 4+ months and opens with $278 in court filing fees.
A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Curry County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Clerk during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.
Before recording, an Oregon transfer on death deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentORS 93.948 to 93.979Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathORS 93.948 to 93.979Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.
Deeds and other real property documents for Curry County are recorded with the County Clerk, led by County Clerk Shelley Denney, at 29821 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach, OR 97444. Phone: 541-247-3295. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Documents submitted by mail go to 94235 Moore Street, Suite 212, Gold Beach, OR 97444.
The County Clerk charges $136 for the first page plus $5 for each additional page. A 2-page transfer on death deed costs $141 to record in Curry County.
Curry County does not offer e-recording.
Recording Office Record
Curry County · County Clerk · Shelley Denney
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Phone
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E-recording
Recording fees
| Base fee (first page) | $136 |
| Each additional page | $5 |
ORS 205.320(1)(d)(A); ORS 205.323(1)
Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
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Forms and tools for property owners in Curry County.
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Create a free, state-specific will with witness and notarization requirements included.
Transfer assets to your existing trust. State execution requirements included.
Transfer real property to a beneficiary upon your death without probate.
Designate someone to make medical decisions on your behalf.
Designate someone to manage your financial affairs.
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Answer questions about your property type, ownership structure, and estate plan to see if a TOD deed is the right approach. Includes state-specific availability, signing requirements, and recording fees.
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