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Home→Tools→TOD Deed Assessment→New York→St. Lawrence County

Do I Need a TOD Deed in St. Lawrence County, New York?

Answer a few questions about the property to see whether a transfer on death deed applies for avoiding probate on real estate.

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The County Clerk charges $45 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Most transfer on death deeds are 2-4 pages. Transfer on Death Deeds are exempt from transfer tax in St. Lawrence County.

File your transfer on death deed at the County Clerk, located at 48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617. Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

St. Lawrence County does not currently offer e-recording. You will need to file in person or by mail at the County Clerk.

A transfer on death deed in New York requires notarization (state specific) and 2 witnesses before it can be recorded in St. Lawrence County.

Recording a Transfer on Death Deed in St. Lawrence County, New York

To record a transfer on death deed in St. Lawrence County, file it with the County Clerk. Recording fees start at $45 plus $5 per page.

The County Clerk is located at 48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617. Phone: (315) 379-2237. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

The transfer on death deed must be recorded before the owner's death to be effective in New York.

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