Henrico County Transfer on Death Deed Form (Virginia)

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

Transfer on Death Deed Form

Henrico County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Henrico County compliant document last validated/updated 10/4/2024

Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Henrico County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Henrico County compliant document last validated/updated 8/23/2024

Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Henrico County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Henrico County compliant document last validated/updated 10/3/2024

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

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Courthouse - 4301 East Parham Rd, Rm 240 / PO Box 90775, Henrico, Virginia 23228 / 23273-0775

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (804) 501-4202

Local jurisdictions located in Henrico County include:

  • Glen Allen
  • Henrico
  • Richmond
  • Sandston

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 Henrico 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 Henrico County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Henrico County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Henrico 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 Henrico County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Henrico County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Virginia or Henrico 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 Henrico 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.

Virginia's statutory transfer on death deed became effective on July 1, 2013. These deeds are governed by the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (URPTODA), which is incorporated into the Virginia statutes at 64.2-621 et seq.

A transfer on death deed is an instrument that allows owners of Virginia real estate to convey land to chosen beneficiaries without the need for a will or probate distribution ( 64.2-624). To be valid, the completed and notarized form must, among other things, meet the same standards as a regular inter vivos deed (one that transfers title while the owner is still living); state that the transfer will only occur at the owner/transferor's death; and be recorded <i>while the transferor is alive</i> in the land records at clerk's office of the county where the property is located ( 64.2-628).

The deeds are revocable, which means that while alive, the owner retains 100% control over the property, may use or sell it as desired, and may also redirect, modify, or even cancel the future transfer at will. As a result, there is no requirement for notice, delivery, acceptance, or consideration, all necessary for standard deeds ( 64.2-629). This is possible because the named beneficiaries only have a potential future interest in the real estate. The process and requirements for revocation are specified in 64.2-630.

During the owner/transferor's life, the recorded transfer on death deed does not change the owner's interest or rights to sell or mortgage the property; grant the beneficiary any interest in the land; change a creditor's interest in the real estate; affect the owner's or beneficiary's eligibility for public assistance; create a legal or equitable interest in favor of the beneficiary; or open the property up to claims from the beneficiary's creditors ( 64.2-631).

When the transferor dies, the title to the real property vests in the beneficiary according to the rules stated in 64.2-632. In some cases, however, the beneficiary may not wish to accept the property. If that happens, he/she may "disclaim all or part of the beneficiary's interest as provided by Chapter 26 (64.2-2600 et seq.)" (64.2-633).

Overall, Virginia's transfer on death deed adds an efficient, flexible tool for those considering options for estate planning. As with other important financial decisions, take the time to carefully review the different options. Each case is unique, so when in doubt, contact an attorney or other appropriate professional for advice.

(Virginia TODD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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