The use of the "Ancient Mortgage" Doctrine to allow a Title Company to insure the transfer of Title over an unsatisfied mortgage of record. You can search for, get copies of, or update property ownership records, such as deeds and mortgages.A deed is often referred to as a title. All corporate signatures require a typed name and title underneath and a corporate seal is required. A Quitclaim Deed Transfers Property in NY Without a Title Search. A Deed of Trust creates a lien on real property as security or collateral for a loan. Most defects in deeds of trust are discovered when a default triggers foreclosure, and the lender hires an attorney to act as Trustee in the foreclosure. Note: A resident of New York State may still be required to pay estimated tax under Tax Law § 685(c), but not as a condition of recording a deed. Law Section 258 (Statutory Form C)).