Property records are public. People may use these records for background information on purchases, mortgages, asset searches, and other legal and financial transactions.
You can search for property records and property ownership information online, in person, or over the phone with a 311 representative. Property owners of all boroughs except Staten Island can visit ACRIS.
Deeds should be recorded in the Office of the County Clerk of the county in which the real property being transferred is located. When recording a deed, it is your responsibility to take the proper steps to ensure that the document meets the legal requirements for recording.
ACRIS stands for Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS). It's primarily a database of the property records (which are public) for all commercial and residential properties in NYC's four boroughs: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Staten Island is not part of ACRIS.
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New York's new transfer on death deed scheme provides yet another valuable tool which, if used properly, can simplify the transfer of real estate to beneficiaries while avoiding the costs and time delays of probate.
Deeds must be carefully drafted, delivered and recorded. The legal description of the property must be absolutely correct. Deficiencies in a deed can lead to a real estate dispute or even real estate litigation. Working with an experienced real estate attorney can help ensure the transaction is completed properly.
You can search for property records and property ownership information online, in person, or over the phone with a 311 representative. Property owners of all boroughs except Staten Island can visit ACRIS. To search documents for Staten Island property, visit the Richmond County Clerk's website.
Notes: Not all states recognize a Trust Deed. Use a Mortgage Deed if you live in: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, or Wisconsin.