Modification Deed Trust Form With Mortgage In Suffolk
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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.
The grantor must sign the deed form and that signature must be properly acknowledged by a notary public. All signatures must be original; we cannot accept photocopies. A complete description of the property including the village, town, county and state where the property is located must also be included on the form.
How do I obtain a copy of my property deed? Property deeds are recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead, NY. The direct phone number is (631) 852-2000.
Transfer Tax is due on all conveyances with consideration greater than $500.00. The amount of tax is computed at $2.00 per $500.00, or any fraction thereof. (Example: $750.00; Consideration = $4.00 tax.) Mansion Tax is due on all residential conveyances where the consideration is $1,000,000.00 or greater.
If the deed has been recorded then you can get a copy of the deed from the county recorder of deeds. If it has not yet been recorded and it has been lost then there is no way of replacing a lost deed. A new deed would have to be prepared and signed by the grantor. Another possibility is a suit to quiet title.
To change a deed in New York City, you will need a deed signed and notarized by the grantor. The deed must also be filed and recorded with the Office of the City Register. Transfer documents identifying if any taxes are due must also be filed and recorded with the City Register.
