What Do I Need to Sign My TOD Deed in Maine?

Yes, notarization is required for a tod deed to be valid in Maine.18-C M.R.S. 6-401 to 6-420Verified Jul 13, 2026

Maine allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for TOD deeds.18-C M.R.S. 6-401 to 6-420Verified Jul 13, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.

To execute a tod deed in Maine: Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). Record the deed with the county recorder before death. Include a legal description of the property. Remote notarization is available; whether the document itself may be signed electronically is unresolved

No. TOD deeds work by being recorded against a specific parcel of real estate, so the deed must be a Maine TOD deed recorded with the Maine county where the property sits. A TOD deed signed in another state cannot transfer Maine real property, regardless of how it was executed. If you own real estate in more than one state, each parcel needs its own state-appropriate TOD deed. See the document portability tool for the full breakdown.