Genesee County Transfer on Death Deed Form (New York)
All Genesee County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Transfer on Death Deed Form
Fill in the blank Transfer on Death Deed form formatted to comply with all New York recording and content requirements.
Included Genesee County compliant document last validated/updated 10/1/2024
Transfer on Death Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Transfer on Death Deed form.
Included Genesee County compliant document last validated/updated 10/1/2024
Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document
Example of a properly completed New York Transfer on Death Deed document for reference.
Included Genesee County compliant document last validated/updated 10/1/2024
The following New York and Genesee County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Transfer on Death Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Genesee County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Genesee County Clerk - County Building 1
15 Main St / PO Box 379, Batavia, New York 14020-0379
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday (except Holidays) - filings/transactions by 4:45pm
Phone: (585) 815-7802, (585) 344-2550 Ext. 2242
Local jurisdictions located in Genesee County include:
- Alexander
- Basom
- Batavia
- Bergen
- Byron
- Corfu
- Darien Center
- East Bethany
- East Pembroke
- Elba
- Le Roy
- Linwood
- Oakfield
- Pavilion
- South Byron
- Stafford
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 Genesee 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 Genesee County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Genesee County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Genesee County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the 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 Genesee County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Genesee County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by New York or Genesee 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 Genesee County 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.
To use the Transfer on Death (TOD) Deed under New York’s Real Property Law (RPP) CHAPTER 50, ARTICLE 12 § 424 (effective July 19, 2024), follow these steps:
1. Complete the TOD Deed
Designate a beneficiary: Clearly name the individual or entity (such as a charity or trust) who will inherit your property upon your death.
Include contingent beneficiaries if desired (NOT required). These are backup beneficiaries who would inherit the property if your primary beneficiary cannot (e.g., if they predecease you). Ensure the deed is filled out correctly, including the legal description of the property.
2. Execute the TOD Deed: The TOD deed must be signed by the property owner (the transferor) in the presence of two witnesses and a Notary Public. The witnesses should not be the beneficiaries themselves, as this could raise legal issues.
3. Record the TOD Deed: The completed deed must be recorded with the County Clerk's office where the property is located during your lifetime. Recording the deed is crucial because, without it, the transfer will not be valid upon your death.
4. Retain Ownership During Lifetime: After recording the TOD deed, you retain full control of the property during your lifetime. You can still sell, mortgage, or revoke the TOD deed at any time.
If you change your mind, you can revoke the TOD deed by filing a revocation form or executing a new TOD deed, which automatically invalidates the previous one.
5. Upon Your Death: Upon your death, the property automatically transfers to the designated beneficiary without going through probate.
Key points about when it takes effect:
Timing of Transfer: The deed only takes effect upon the death of the property owner. Until then, the owner retains full control over the property and can revoke or change the TOD deed at any time.
Recording Requirement: For the TOD deed to be valid, it must be recorded with the county clerk during the property owner's lifetime. If the deed is not recorded before death, it will not be effective.
Probate Avoidance: By using a TOD deed, the property passes directly to the named beneficiary without going through probate, simplifying the transfer process and reducing legal costs.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Genesee County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
Save Time and Money
Get your Genesee County Transfer on Death Deed form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.
4.8 out of 5 - ( 4399 Reviews )
Felincia L.
September 28th, 2024
The process was fast and efficient. I did get a bit confused after entering info for my package but soon realized I had completed this part of the process and only needed to leave the page and wait for review of the document and then the invoice. It was pretty simple. After payment of the invoice I was notified that the document had been submitted. A few hours later I received notice that the document was recorded by the city. It was fast!
We are motivated by your feedback to continue delivering excellence. Thank you!
HEATHER M.
September 27th, 2024
The guide I needed was very easy to understand and the template was easy to complete. I had a property attorney review the deed before I had it registered and she was impressed. She said she couldn't have written it better herself! Definitely worth the money instead of paying high dollar attorney fees for a simple task.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
Linda D.
September 23rd, 2024
very efficient and easy to use online platform. I reviewed several different sites before I settle on this one. Took my deed to the courthouse today and recorded it with no problems.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Suzette D.
February 20th, 2020
easy to use and gave examples!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Lisa W.
May 25th, 2022
The easiest thing to use ever. Amazing and extremely prompt support. They get the job done with all the information you might need
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Vera P.
May 14th, 2020
An excellent service!
Thank you!
janitza g.
July 31st, 2020
It was easy!!! The example for completing a quickclaim deed form was very helpful!!
Thank you!
kathy d.
March 20th, 2019
very easy make sense instructions. Thank you.
Thank you for your feedback Kathy. Have an amazing day!
Larry M.
August 19th, 2021
Everything went well except that any information that I typed in on the computer download moves upward so that the letters or numbers are somewhat elevated above the line that should be even with the words on the form. I think it will be acceptable to the county recorder, but I don't especially like to submit things that appear uneven. I asked for help but just received a robotic reply that said to take steps that I already had done.
So unless you know a way to correct this I likely won't use your forms again.
Thank you!
CHARLES V.
June 4th, 2019
Legit. Reasonable prices.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Fernando C.
August 2nd, 2020
I was happy with my purchase. I honestly received more than I expected .
I recommend you expand to offer more forms such as Living Will.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Pamela L.
June 18th, 2023
Well this could not have been any easier for me! Deeds made this whole process very efficient, and simple. I will definitely be a return customer when needed. Thank You!
Thank you Pamela, we appreciate you!
Scott H.
April 14th, 2021
Very helpful
Thank you!
Pamela J.
January 7th, 2021
The form was short, and explainable.. so that is my feed back on that...but we have not received anything back to actually see if we filled the form out correctly. So I definitely can not say if I'm satisfied with it or not until I know that it is approved. I would recommend Coos County web site for Forms to people. Thank you.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Lloyd T.
September 13th, 2023
Example deed given did not apply to married couples as joint owners with both being grantors. The example and directions also did not show how to write more than one grantee as equal grantees. Both would have been helpful when husband and wife are granting their property to their children equally. Also when attaching the exhibit A with the property description the example did not say "see exhibit A"in the property description area, so I didn't write that. Luckily the recorder of deeds allowed me to write it in. I think directions and examples for multiple scenarios would be helpful.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!