Department of Records Commissioner, James Leonard, permits VIP clients' deeds to be recorded for free. DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES. Chapter. 1.Refer to your existing deed of trust and it will probably state that it covers all extensions, renewals and modifications. An extension and modification agreement is an addendum added to an existing contract that extends the terms and makes certain changes as outlined within. Businesses can also record documents, and have the option to record documents electronically. The loan modification updates certain termslike interest rates or the maturity datebut it doesn't replace the original note or deed of trust. (although not all servicers began offering Tier 2 modifications on that date).