The easiest way to add someone to title is via a Quit Claim Deed. The current owner signs the QCD as the grantor. The current owner is then also the Grantee on the QCD along with the new person to be added to the Deed. After recording, the current owner and new person are then joint owners of the property.
The mortgage tax in Allegany County is 1% of the mortgage amount.
To change, add or remove a name on your deed a new deed needs to be recorded reflecting the change. Many people think they can come into the office and change the present recorded deed with a form, but that is not the case. Once a deed is recorded it cannot be changed.
Quitclaim deeds should be filed at the Recorder of Deeds Office in the county where the property is located. Each county in Pennsylvania can assign its own fees and may have its own rules for filing the deed, so the grantor and grantee should consult their local office before moving forward with a quitclaim deed.
Deeds Specific Guidelines. Deed Copies. 412-350-4224. Deed Mapping and Registry. 412-350-5024. Deed Certification. 412-350-5021.
This can only be done by recording a new deed showing the change. Many people think they can simply come into the office and change the present deed on record. However, once a paper is recorded, it cannot be changed. The new deed can be prepared by your attorney, title insurance company or a real estate office.
Obtaining Copies Examples: Deeds, Mortgages and Mortgage Satisfactions. In-Person: Room 101 of the County Office Building. Mail: Send in the Request Form(PDF, 36KB). Online: Land Record Databases. Casual and commercial customer Copy Options. Note: Military Discharge Papers have special recording and copying instructions.
Contact. 412-350-4224.