BEWARE CUYAHOGA COUNTY RESIDENTS There are organizations soliciting, at an excessive cost, requests from you to purchase a Certified Deed which proves your title was transferred to you. If your deed was recorded in the Cuyahoga County Recorders Office you can obtain a copy or a certified copy at a nominal cost. If you have any questions, feel free to call a Cuyahoga County Recorder representative at 216-443-7300.
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Transfer On Death Deed

Your Future Assured

The Transfer On Death Deed does not establish a present ownership interest in the beneficiary named on the deed.

You may change the deed, naming a new beneficiary or beneficiaries, at any time before your death.

What is a Transfer
On Death Deed?

It is a new provision in Ohio law that permits a sole property owner or tenants in common to name a beneficiary or beneficiaries who will take title to the property upon their death.

How Does the Transfer On
Death Deed Work?

The Deed passes the home to the beneficiary or beneficiaries without the need of a probate court.

Is the Transfer On Death Deed
Different From Other Deeds?

There are significant differences between the Transfer On Death Deed and other deeds that are available to you.

Before making any decision concerning the filing of a Transfer On Death Deed, you may want to consult with family members, friends and legal professionals.

Important Phone Numbers
(Recorder's Office)

Administrative Office

(216)443-7300

Public Information (Room 216)

(216)443-5898
(216)443-7318

Filing Fees (Cashier's Dept.)

(216)443-7316

Living Will Hotline

(216)443-2032

Veteran's Discharge Papers

(216)443-7322

Ohio Relay Service

1-800-750-0750

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