Estate Planning for Gilliam County, Oregon Property Owners
For most Gilliam 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 Gilliam 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 Gilliam 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.
Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Gilliam County
A transfer on death deed lets an owner name a beneficiary who receives Gilliam County property automatically at death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Clerkduring the owner’s lifetime and can be revoked any time.
Before recording, a Oregon transfer on death deed needs notary acknowledgment. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.
Where to Record Property Documents
Deeds and other real property documents for Gilliam County are recorded with the County Clerk at 221 South Oregon Street, Room 200, Condon, OR 97823. Phone: 541-351-9490. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
Recording costs $86 for the first page plus $5 for each additional page. Page count, cover sheets, and any local transfer-tax add-ons under Oregon law can change the final amount, so confirm the total with the County Clerk before submitting.
Gilliam County accepts e-recording through Simplifile. E-recording available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, EPN, Hopdox, and ValueCheck.
Documents submitted by mail go to PO Box 427, Condon, OR 97823.
One of Oregon's least populated counties. County Clerk also handles elections and records. Domain changed from co.gilliam.or.us to gilliamcountyor.gov. Recording fee ($86 first page, $5 each additional) confirmed against the county's own published fee schedule.
At $86, Gilliam County's base recording fee is among the lowest in Oregon, where county base fees range from $81 to $138.
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Gilliam County
Address
221 South Oregon Street, Room 200Condon, OR 97823Mailing: PO Box 427, Condon, OR 97823
Phone
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
E-recording
Available via Simplifile
Recording fees
| Base fee (first page) | $86 |
| Each additional page | $5 |
Oregon charges $5 for EVERY page including the first (ORS 205.320(1)(d)(A)) — there is no flat base fee and no "first N pages" threshold. The first page costs more only because flat per-document surcharges are added once per instrument: $76 state minimum ($5 page + $1 OLIS + $10 A&T + $60 affordable housing, per ORS 205.323(1)(a)-(c)), plus this county's local surcharges, for a $86 first-page total. Each additional page is $5. All three state surcharges apply to a TOD deed — it is in none of the ORS 205.323(2)/(3) exemption lists. ESTIMATE, not verified: this county publishes no fee schedule. $86 reflects the state minimum plus typical county surcharges, but post-HB 3175 totals in Oregon range from $81 to $136. Call the county clerk for the exact current fee before recording.
ORS 205.320(1)(d)(A); ORS 205.323(1)
One of Oregon's least populated counties. County Clerk also handles elections and records. Domain changed from co.gilliam.or.us to gilliamcountyor.gov. Recording fee ($86 first page, $5 each additional) confirmed against the county's own published fee schedule.
Verified July 14, 2026 · Source
A Living Trust Covers More Than One Deed
A transfer-on-death deed moves a single property. A revocable living trust holds the home, bank and investment accounts, and other assets together, so the whole estate skips the Circuit Court — not just the house. For a Gilliam County family with more than one major asset, the trust is usually the cleaner plan.
Create a Revocable Trust in 15 minutes
Legal Sources
- ORS 205.320(1)(d)(A); ORS 205.323(1)
Data sourced from Oregon statutes and official state code. How we research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deeds and other real property documents for Gilliam County are recorded with the County Clerk at 221 South Oregon Street, Room 200, Condon, OR 97823. Call 541-351-9490 to confirm current recording procedures.
Recording a deed in Gilliam County costs $86 for the first page plus $5 for each additional page. Page count, required cover sheets, and any local transfer tax can change the final total.
Gilliam County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile. E-recording available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, EPN, Hopdox, and ValueCheck. Paper recording by mail or in person is also accepted.
The County Clerk is open Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Reach the office at 541-351-9490. Confirm whether walk-in or mail-in recording is preferred before you go.
Yes. Deeds recorded in Oregon must be signed in front of a notary before the County Clerk will accept them. A transfer-on-death deed follows the same execution rules — see the Gilliam County signing requirements.
A transfer-on-death (TOD) deed names a beneficiary who receives the property automatically when the owner dies, without probate. The deed is recorded with the County Clerkduring the owner’s lifetime. Start one with the Oregon TOD deed form.
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