Florida law stipulates that a deed must be signed by the parties involved and witnessed by two individuals. If a deed lacks the requisite witnesses, it faces legal challenges. This can result in difficulties during property transfers and land record disputes.
To start, you'll fill out a form for a quitclaim deed. This usually includes the name of the grantor, the grantee, a description of the property, when you want the property transferred and other basic details specific to your transaction.
You do not have to be an attorney to prepare a Florida quitclaim deed. Absent attorney fees, your costs would only be the recording fees that the county comptroller charges and transfer fees if the property is mortgaged.
You do not have to be an attorney to prepare a Florida quitclaim deed. Absent attorney fees, your costs would only be the recording fees that the county comptroller charges and transfer fees if the property is mortgaged.
Yes, you can make your own Grant Deed. A lawyer is not required to prepare a valid and enforceable deed.
An attorney licensed to practice law in Florida must prepare deeds, powers of attorney, and other instruments that are to be recorded. General closing documents that will not be recorded can be prepared by a non-attorney provided they are not contractual in nature.
Yes, you can sell a home with a Deed of Trust. However, just like a mortgage, if you're selling the home for less than you owe on it, you'll need approval from the lender.
May I make out my own deed? Yes you may, however, we always recommend consulting an attorney regarding property transfers and changes, because minor changes in the wording of the document can completely change the legal meaning of the document.
In addition to property deeds, other public records available from our office include mortgages, liens, court judgments, marriage licenses and tax deeds. Solicitations like this may be legal, but they are misleading.
There are many ways to look up the deed on the county's website. You can search by “Name” of Grantor or Grantee. If you search by “Document Type,” you must choose “(D) Deed” as your document type and then you can narrow the search by the date.