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Transfer on Death Deed Laws in New Hampshire

New Hampshire allows transfer on death deeds since July 1, 2024, under its Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, and the deed must be recorded within 60 days after signing and before the owner dies.

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New Hampshire at a glance

TOD deed allowed
Yes (since July 1, 2024)
RSA 563-D applies to deeds made on or after July 1, 2024, by owners dying on or after that date.
Uniform act adopted
Yes
RSA chapter 563-D, effective July 1, 2024.
Recording rule
Within 60 days after signing and before the owner's death
Must be recorded at length in the registry of deeds of the county where the property lies; the deed must be titled 'Transfer on Death Deed'.

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The rules in New Hampshire

Does New Hampshire allow transfer on death deeds for real estate?

Yes (since July 1, 2024). TOD deed allowed in New Hampshire: yes (since july 1, 2024). RSA 563-D applies to deeds made on or after July 1, 2024, by owners dying on or after that date.

Has New Hampshire adopted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act?

Yes. Uniform act adopted in New Hampshire: yes. RSA chapter 563-D, effective July 1, 2024.

When must a transfer on death deed be recorded in New Hampshire?

Recording rule in New Hampshire: Within 60 days after signing and before the owner's death. Must be recorded at length in the registry of deeds of the county where the property lies; the deed must be titled 'Transfer on Death Deed'.

Where do the New Hampshire transfer on death deed laws come from?

The rules above come from N.H. Rev. Stat. 563-D:1 and N.H. Rev. Stat. 563-D:9. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Where a transfer on death deed is allowed, it generally has to be signed with the same formalities as an ordinary deed and recorded in the land records of the county where the property sits. A deed that is signed but never recorded within the time the statute requires may have no effect, so check the recording rule before relying on one.

A transfer on death deed usually covers only the property it describes. It does not replace a will, and other assets still pass under a will, a trust or the intestacy rules. Keeping the deed consistent with your other estate planning documents helps avoid conflicting instructions.

Creditors, Medicaid estate recovery and property tax rules can still reach property that passes by a transfer on death deed in some situations. If the property is mortgaged, jointly owned or the beneficiary situation is complicated, consider having a local real estate or estate planning attorney review the deed.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.