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Signing requirements, recording fees, and office details for filing a transfer-on-death deed in Yoakum County.
Record the transfer on death deed with the County Clerk at Plains, TX 79355.
Recording in Yoakum County costs $22 base recording fee; $4 per additional page; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Multi-page deeds, required forms, or local transfer tax can change the final amount.
Yoakum County doesn't offer e-recording. Plan to record by mail or in person.
A Texas transfer on death deed needs notary acknowledgment before it is submitted for recording. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.
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
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