Do I Need a Transfer on Death Deed in Minnesota?

A transfer on death deed in Minnesota requires notary acknowledgment. The signed deed must be recorded at the county recorder or registrar of titles before death to be effective. Must be recorded in the office of the county recorder (abstract property) or registrar of titles (Torrens property) in a county where the property is located before the grantor owner's death. No county auditor certification, tax certification, or real estate value certificate required. Registrar must accept if at least one grantor has ownership interest appearing in the record. Minn. Stat. 507.071 subd. 8.Minn. Stat. 507.071Verified Jul 15, 2026

Yes. A transfer on death deedis revocable at any time during the owner's lifetime. Revocation methods in Minnesota include: Recording a revocation instrument before death (revokes deed in its entirety) (subd. 10(a)), Inter vivos conveyance of the property to a third party (subd. 10(b)).Minn. Stat. 507.071Verified Jul 15, 2026

Minnesota allows transfer on death deeds for all types of real property, including homes, land, condominiums, and commercial properties.Minn. Stat. 507.071Verified Jul 15, 2026

Yes. Minnesota allows multiple beneficiaries on a transfer on death deed. If multiple beneficiaries are named, they take title as tenants in common unless the deed specifies otherwise.Minn. Stat. 507.071Verified Jul 15, 2026

A transfer on death deed transfers the property directly to the beneficiary at death, bypassing probate for that asset. Other assets not covered by a TOD deed, trust, or beneficiary designation still go through probate. Use the Minnesota probate calculator to estimate the cost of probating remaining assets.