The Grantee (buyer) of the property is responsible for filing the Property Transfer Affidavit, not the Grantor (seller). The Grantee should do this within 45 days of the property transfer to avoid any penalties.
It usually takes four to six weeks to complete the legal processes involved in the transfer of title.
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.
Sign and date your deed Sign and date the quitclaim deed in a notary's presence, then file it with the county Register of Deeds Office in the property's county, not the county where you live. Once the deed is filed and recorded, the transfer is deemed legal.
How do I change the name on my deed? Individuals interested in changing the ownership properties listed on their deed should consider one of the following options: Contact an Attorney familiar with Real Property Law in the State of Michigan. Contact a local title company.
How do I change the name on my deed? Individuals interested in changing the ownership properties listed on their deed should consider one of the following options: Contact an Attorney familiar with Real Property Law in the State of Michigan. Contact a local title company.
Deed signed by mistake (grantor did not know what was signed) Deed executed under falsified power of attorney. Deed executed under expired power of attorney (death, disability, or insanity of principal) Deed apparently valid, but actually delivered after death of grantor or grantee, or without consent of grantor.
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.
If you want to add your new spouse to your property deed, you can usually do this through a quitclaim deed. Depending on where you live, you may be able to create a new deed yourself, but in some locations you may need to get it notarized, file it with your county clerk, and/or utilize an attorney.