Delaware § 209 - Requirements.
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§ 209. Requirements.
A transfer on death deed must meet all of the following:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this section, contain the essential elements and formalities of a properly recordable inter vivos deed, including notarization of all signatures required under this section.
(2) Be witnessed by 2 individuals, at least 1 of whom must not be a beneficiary.
(3) State that the transfer to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor’s death.
(4) Be recorded before the transferor’s death in the public records in the office of the recorder of deeds of the county where the property is located.
85 Del. Laws, c. 212, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 209
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Section 209 ("Requirements.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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