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

Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for TOD deeds in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Texas does not require witnesses for a tod deed.Tex. Estates Code 114.001 to 114.106Verified May 27, 2026

Yes, notarization is required for a tod deed to be valid in Texas.Tex. Estates Code 114.001 to 114.106Verified May 27, 2026

Texas allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for tod deeds.Tex. Estates Code 114.001 to 114.106Verified May 27, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider, without meeting in person. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.

To execute a tod deed in Texas: 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. Wet signature and physical recording required

No. TOD deeds work by being recorded against a specific parcel of real estate, so the deed must be a Texas TOD deed recorded with the Texas county where the property sits. A TOD deed signed in another state cannot transfer Texas 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.

TOD Deed Signing in Texas

For a tod deed to do its job in Texas, it has to clear the state's execution rules — witnesses, notarization, and formatting. Failures here usually surface at the worst time, when the document needs to work.

Texas allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for tod deeds and accepts notarizations performed under another state's RON authority. Practically, that means the notarization step can be completed over secure video without finding an in-person notary, and the resulting document is valid in Texas even if the notary was elsewhere.

Not sure if a TOD deed makes sense in Texas? The TOD deed assessment walks through the eligibility and recording mechanics.

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