Chatham County Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed Form (Georgia)

All Chatham County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed Form

Chatham County Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed Form

Fill in the blank Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed form formatted to comply with all Georgia recording and content requirements.
Included Chatham County compliant document last validated/updated 9/18/2024

Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Chatham County Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed form.
Included Chatham County compliant document last validated/updated 10/11/2024

Completed Example of the Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed Document

Chatham County Completed Example of the Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Georgia Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed document for reference.
Included Chatham County compliant document last validated/updated 10/29/2024

When using these Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Chatham County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:

Southside Location

1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite A, , Savannah, Georgia 31406

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday thru Friday

Phone: (912) 201-4351

Chatham Clerk of Superior Court

133 Montgomery St, Savannah, Georgia 31412

Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F

Phone: (912) 652-7197

Local jurisdictions located in Chatham County include:

  • Bloomingdale
  • Pooler
  • Savannah
  • Tybee Island

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Chatham County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Chatham County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Chatham County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Chatham County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Chatham County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Chatham County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Georgia or Chatham County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Chatham County Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Under Georgia law, specifically Section 44-17-4, the process for revoking a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed involves several steps:

Revoking a TOD Deed:
Execution and Acknowledgment: The record owner (the person who created the TOD deed) must execute an instrument of revocation. This means the owner must sign a document stating the revocation. The signature must be acknowledged before an officer as provided in Code Section 44-2-15, typically a notary public. Two additional witnesses must also attest to the signature.

Content of the Revocation Instrument: The instrument must refer to the original TOD deed.
The instrument must be signed by the record owner or their duly authorized attorney-in-fact.

Recording the Revocation: The instrument of revocation must be recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the county where the real estate is located.

No Consent Required: The revocation does not require the consent, agreement, or notice to the designated grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries.

Changing the Beneficiary Designation: Executing a New TOD Deed: The record owner can change the beneficiary designation by executing a new TOD deed.

This new TOD deed must also be acknowledged and recorded in the same manner as the original.

Recording the New TOD Deed: The new TOD deed must be recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the county where the real estate is located.

Effect of the New TOD Deed: The new TOD deed automatically revokes all prior beneficiary designations for that interest in real estate. Again, no consent, agreement, or notice to the previously designated grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries is required.

Additional Note: A TOD deed cannot be revoked by the provisions of a will. This means that the revocation must occur through the specified process during the owner's lifetime and cannot be undone through a will after the owner's death.

By understanding and following these steps, you can confidently manage and update your real estate beneficiary designations, ensuring they reflect your latest intentions.

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