Portsmouth City Transfer on Death Beneficiary Affidavit Form (Virginia)
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Transfer on Death Beneficiary Affidavit Form
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Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Portsmouth City compliant document last validated/updated 7/19/2024
Transfer on Death Beneficiary Affidavit Guide
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Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Portsmouth City compliant document last validated/updated 5/23/2024
Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Beneficary Affidavit Document
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Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Portsmouth City compliant document last validated/updated 5/10/2024
The following Virginia and Portsmouth City supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Transfer on Death Beneficiary Affidavit forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Portsmouth City. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Portsmouth Circuit Court Clerk
1345 Court St, Suite 101 / PO Box 1217, Portsmouth, Virginia 23705-1217
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (757) 393-8671
Local jurisdictions located in Portsmouth City include:
- Portsmouth
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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 Portsmouth City using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Portsmouth City?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Portsmouth City including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Transfer on Death Beneficiary Affidavit 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 Portsmouth City that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Portsmouth City.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Virginia or Portsmouth City. 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 Portsmouth City Transfer on Death Beneficiary Affidavit 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.
On July 1, 2013, Virginia enacted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, codified at VA Code 64.2-621 et seq. (2012).
While the statutes contain suggested forms for the actual transfer on death deeds and associated revocations, the specifics for completing the transfer after the owner dies are less clear. In many cases, non-probate transfers of real property happen "as a function of law." In theory, this means there is no need for the beneficiary to act -- the named owner of the property automatically changes. In practice, however, it benefits the interests of all parties involved to formalize the updated status as soon as reasonably possible, especially since the beneficiary has the right to disclaim the conveyed interest.
One efficient method for stating the beneficiary's intent to accept the real estate is to execute and record an affidavit, which is a document containing statements made under oath. The affidavit should, at minimum, include:
1. The parties named in the transfer on death deed;
2. Residency and death information about the deceased owner;
3. Recording details for the transfer on death deed;
4. A description of and property ID for the real property being transferred;
5. Official copies of any necessary death certificates; and
6. Anything else required by the local agency responsible for recording and maintaining land records. In Virginia, this is typically the office of the clerk of the circuit court.
By recording such an affidavit, the beneficiary provides notice to the public of the change in ownership of the property. This is important because it helps to maintain a clear chain of title, or sequential record of owners. A clear chain of title will simplify future sales or mortgages of the property, since it indicates a reduced chance of unexpected claims against present or future owners.
Each situation is unique, so for specific advice, or to resolve more complex issues, contact a local real estate attorney.
(Virginia TOD Beneficiary Affidavit Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
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