New York State adopted the Transfer on Death Deed

A Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) is a legal document that allows a property owner to designate who will inherit their real estate after they die. TODs are a cost-effective way to pass on property because they bypass probate, the process that wills go through.  NYS has introduced Section 424 of the  New York State Real Property Law.

Here are some things to know about TODs:

• How it works

  The property owner, also known as the transferor, fills out a TOD form, signs it in front of witnesses, and has a notary public acknowledge the signature. The completed deed is then recorded at the county clerk's office. 

• Who can be a beneficiary

  A beneficiary can be an individual, an organization, or a charity. If there are multiple beneficiaries, the transferor can indicate how they will take title. 

• What the owner retains

  The owner retains full control of the property while they're alive. They can sell, mortgage, or revoke the TOD deed at any time. 

• How to record the deed

  Look up the requirements for recording a deed in Orange County, New York
  • Get the state-specific deed form 
  • Decide on a beneficiary 
  • Describe the property (schedule  A) This can be found on a prior deed
  • Sign the deed - you must have 2 witnesses and sign the deed in front of a Notary Public
  • Record the deed at the Orange County Clerk's Office

• The Town of Wawayanda cannot answer any legal questions regarding the Transfer of Death Deeds, please contact your Attorney. For deed filing information, please contact the Orange County Clerks Office - Deed Recording 845-294-2690.

Free First Aid with CPR/AED-on 12.27.24

Please share with the teens and young adults (up through age 20) who you know and/or work with.  

Please see attached and the information below about a FREE opportunity for TEENS and YOUNG ADULTS to gain valuable skills during their school break in December! 

Thanks to a partnership with the Orange County Division of EMS Education, the Orange County Youth Bureau is co-hosting a FREE Heart saver First Aid with CPR/AED for teens/young adults, AGES 14 thru 20, who live, attend school, volunteer, and/or work in Orange County!

 PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED (SPACE IS LIMITED & CLASSES FILL UP FAST):

Please return completed registration and consent forms (see attached) to Linda Seppey at the Youth Bureau at [email protected] call 845-615-3620 for assistance.

You can also mail the form to:

Orange County Youth Bureau

Att: Ms. Linda Seppey

40 Matthews Street, Suite 301C

Goshen, NY 10924

Pay your School Taxes Online

• Minisink School District Tax Bill Online Portal | Minisink Valley School Tax Collector 845-355-5127
• Goshen School District Tax Bill Online Portal | Goshen School Tax Collector  845-615-6735
• Middletown School District Tax Bill Online Portal | Middletown School Tax Collector 845-326-1198

Planning Board Meeting Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM (Wawayanda Town Hall 80 Ridgebury Hill Road *MEETING WILL BE HELD IN COURT ROOM*

Please click here to view the Agenda.

Hunter Farm - 60 Acre Nature Preserve in Wawayanda

60-acre nature preserve of open, rolling fields, woodlands, and two ponds is open to the public year-round for walking, photography, birdwatching, and fishing.
Address of Preserve:  65 Jared Ct, Slate Hill, NY 10973

For more information contact Orange County Land Trust

File your Survey With the Orange County Clerk's Office

The Orange County Clerk's office is now accepting survey maps for filing. Many Orange County residents especially new homeowners go to the County Clerk's Office looking for the metes and bounds of their property. Until now, they could only provide tax maps and subdivision maps. Filing your survey map will provide you with the convenience of always knowing where it is when you need it.

Map requirements are:
- Completed title block including property owner's name, town/city in which it is located.

- Surveyor’s signature and seal

- Minimum 8-point font for legibility.

- Paper or Mylar minimum size 8 1/2” x 11” maximum size 36” x 48”

Filing fee $10.00/page at the OC Government Center 255 Main St. Goshen, NY 10924

For more information, you can contact the Orange County Clerk's Office.   Phone: 845-291-2690

Orange County Image Mate Online

Orange County Department of Real Property Tax Service Agency is pleased to offer Image Mate Online. It is part of the County’s commitment to provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to real property information via the Internet. This system allows the user to search for a property by Owner Name, Address, Tax Map number, or Municipality.