Do I Need a Transfer on Death Deed in New Hampshire?

A transfer on death deed in New Hampshire requires notary acknowledgment. The signed deed must be recorded at the county registry of deeds before death to be effective. Must be recorded at length in the registry of deeds for the county or counties in which the real estate lies, within 60 days of execution and before the transferor's death. RSA 563-D:9.RSA 563-D:1 to 563-D:22Verified Aug 3, 2026

Yes. A transfer on death deedis revocable at any time during the owner's lifetime. Revocation methods in New Hampshire include: Recording an instrument of revocation that expressly revokes the deed, Recording a subsequent TOD deed that revokes expressly or by inconsistency, Recording a deed that expressly revokes the TOD deed.RSA 563-D:1 to 563-D:22Verified Aug 3, 2026

New Hampshire allows transfer on death deeds for all types of real property, including homes, land, condominiums, and commercial properties.RSA 563-D:1 to 563-D:22Verified Aug 3, 2026

Yes. New Hampshire 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.RSA 563-D:1 to 563-D:22Verified Aug 3, 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 New Hampshire probate calculator to estimate the cost of probating remaining assets.