To change, add or remove a name on your deed a new deed needs to be recorded reflecting the change. Many people think they can come into the office and change the present recorded deed with a form, but that is not the case. Once a deed is recorded it cannot be changed.
In real estate law, "assignment" is simply the transfer of a deed of trust from one party to another.
This can only be done by recording a new deed showing the change. Many people think they can simply come into the office and change the present deed on record. However, once a paper is recorded, it cannot be changed. The new deed can be prepared by your attorney, title insurance company or a real estate office.
Can I Transfer a Deed Without an Attorney? The state of Pennsylvania does not require an attorney, but we strongly recommend it.
The deed must have a minimum 10-point font and one-inch margins on all pages. The deed must identify the municipality and county where the real estate property is located. The deed must include a notary's acknowledgment for any signature on it. The deed must include relevant information about any transfer taxes due.
To add, remove, or change a name on a deed, have a lawyer, title company, or other real estate professional prepare the deed. Then, record the new deed with the Department of Records. Note: We recommend that you do not prepare a deed on your own. We also recommend that you get title insurance.
Transferring property in Pennsylvania involves the following process: Determine the deed option you are using. Download and fill out the appropriate forms. Fill out the realty transfer tax forms. Sign the deed in front of a notary public. File the transfer with the office of the Recorder of Deeds.