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Answer a few questions about the property to see whether a transfer on death deed applies for avoiding probate on real estate.
The Registry of Deeds charges $40 for the first page. Most transfer on death deeds are 2-4 pages. Transfer on Death Deeds are exempt from transfer tax in Androscoggin County.
File your transfer on death deed at the Registry of Deeds, located at 2 Turner Street, Unit 4, Auburn, ME 04210. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; recording hours 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
Yes, Androscoggin County accepts e-recording through Simplifile.
A transfer on death deed in Maine requires notarization (standard acknowledgment) before it can be recorded in Androscoggin County.
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