Change Of Name Deed Wording In Cook
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In order to change the name on your deed, a new deed must be prepared. The Recorder of Deeds Office is unable to provide legal advice or opinions and we do not have blank forms. Additionally, paperwork must be fully completed and notarized before bringing it to our office to record.
Unlike some other types of property, you can't just add their name to the existing deed. To add someone to your house title, you must create a new deed that transfers the title of the property to both you and the other person.
For a deed to be legal, it must state the name of the buyer and the seller, describe the property being transferred, and include the signature of the party transferring the property. In addition to being either official or private, deeds are classified as general warranty, special warranty, or quitclaim.
How long does a name change take? The time frame for completing a name change on a deed can vary by state and county. Once you have all the necessary documents, filing with the county recorder's office can be relatively quick, often within a few weeks to a few months.
In order to file a deed in Cook County, the necessary documents are as follows: (1) Tax Declaration (MyDec); (2) Tax Stamps (or “Zero Stamps” if an exempt transfer); (3) A Grantor/Grantee Affidavit (exempt transfers); (4) The Deed to be Filed (which must contain PIN number, complete legal description, commonly known ...
Erecording, or electronic document recording, is the process of transmitting real property documents electronically to the local government entity charged with recording and maintaining public records.
To reform or change a deed, the parties to the deed must bring a legal action before a circuit court requesting that the court “fix” the deed by issuing a judgment or order stating the original intent of the parties, and what needs to be legally changed.
Other County Offices Available Cook County Clerk's Office - (312) 603-5656. Cook County Recorder of Deed's Office - (312) 603-5050. Cook County Board of Review - (312) 603-5542.
