What does the Transfer on Death Deed Notice do?

It provides notice that the property owner has died and that title passed to the named beneficiary under a recorded Transfer on Death Deed. The notice does not independently convey title.

Who may file this notice?

The named beneficiary may record the notice after the property owner’s death. The form asks for the beneficiary’s information, property details, and information about the recorded deed.

Orange County, NY · Orange County

No notary required

Transfer on Death Deed Notice

This form lets a named beneficiary notify the Orange County Clerk that a property owner has died and title passed under a recorded Transfer on Death Deed.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Orange County · Orange County, Orange County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: orangecountyny.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The document provides instructions for recording Transfer on Death Deeds and related instruments, along with a Notice of Transfer on Death Deed template. A beneficiary can use the notice after the property owner’s death to report the death and the transfer of title; the notice itself does not convey title. The form requests names, property details, prior deed recording information, and the beneficiary’s signature and date.

Who needs it

A named beneficiary may use the notice after the property owner dies and the Transfer on Death Deed has been recorded with the Orange County Clerk.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Orange County Clerk’s Office for recording; the document does not provide an address, email, portal, or fee.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the form lists a certified copy of the death certificate, recorded deed copy, and legal description as optional attachments.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Notice
Download the Transfer on Death Deed Notice PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the transferor and beneficiary information, property details, prior deed recording information, date, and beneficiary signature.
3
Gather Optional Attachments
The form lists a certified copy of the death certificate, a copy of the recorded deed, and a legal description as optional attachments.
4
Submit for Recording
Submit the notice to the Orange County Clerk’s Office for recording.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Transfer on Death Deed Notice do?: It provides notice that the property owner has died and that title passed to the named beneficiary under a recorded Transfer on Death Deed. The notice does not independently convey title.
Who may file this notice?: The named beneficiary may record the notice after the property owner’s death. The form asks for the beneficiary’s information, property details, and information about the recorded deed.
Do I need a notary for the Transfer on Death Deed Notice?: No. This document is signed without a notary; the form lists a certified copy of the death certificate, recorded deed copy, and legal description as optional attachments.
How do I submit the notice?: Submit it to the Orange County Clerk’s Office for recording. The document does not provide an address, email, portal, or fee.

Need something notarized?

This Transfer on Death Deed Notice doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Orange County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.