Can you use a transfer-on-death deed in Utah?
Yes. In Utah, an individual may pass property at death to one or more named beneficiaries by a transfer on death deed that has the formalities of a recordable deed, states that the transfer occurs at the owner’s death, and is recorded before the owner’s death in the county recorder’s office where the property is located. This is Utah’s Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act. The deed is revocable even if it says otherwise, a class gift may not be made by it, and it takes effect without notice to, delivery to or acceptance by the beneficiary during the owner’s life, and without consideration. This is Utah Code §§ 75-6-401, 75-6-405, 75-6-406, 75-6-409, 75-6-410.
| What | Utah |
|---|---|
| Transfer-on-death deed | Allowed; record before death |
Source
Utah Code §§ 75-6-401, 75-6-405, 75-6-406, 75-6-409, 75-6-410
Read the statute in the Utah Code (Utah Legislature): le.utah.gov.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
How Seayora uses this rule
An owner on Seayora keeps each property’s owners of record, its entity and its documents in one place, so who holds title and how is on file beside the leases and the books.
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