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Transfer on death deeds in New Hampshire

Short answerYes. New Hampshire allows transfer on death deeds for real estate under its Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act. The deed must be titled “Transfer on Death Deed,” meet ordinary deed requirements, and be recorded at the county registry of deeds before death and within 60 days of signing.

An individual may transfer property to beneficiaries effective at death by a transfer on death deed. Source: RSA 563-D:5, checked Oct 29, 2026.
The deed is void unless titled “Transfer on Death Deed,” it states the transfer occurs at death, and it is recorded before death and within 60 days after signing. Source: RSA 563-D:9, checked Oct 29, 2026.
A transfer on death deed is revocable. Source: RSA 563-D:6, checked Oct 29, 2026.