Under federal law, the servicer must generally send you a payoff statement within seven business days of your request, subject to a few exceptions. (12 C.F.R. § 1026.36.)
A payoff request allows a third party to receive the current balance due to release a lien or facilitate a business transfer (bulk sale transfer or liquor license). To release a lien or facilitate a bulk sale transfer, businesses must be in good standing to receive a payoff request.
Once a deed has been recorded by the County Clerk's Office, copies of the deed may be requested if the original deed has been misplaced. Plain copies can be found by using the Official Public Records Search and selecting "Land Records". A certified copy may be purchased through request either in person or by mail.
The County Clerk only requires an Affidavit of Death to make the transfer effective. You do not need additional proof of death to take ownership. However, you must give the title company a death certificate, obituary, or other acceptable document if you want to sell the property or use it as collateral.
To complete a Texas Transfer-on-Death Deed, follow these steps: Fill out the deed. Sign the deed in front of a notary public. Give the deed to the beneficiary. Upon your death, the beneficiary must provide proof of your death and file the deed with the county clerk's office in the county where the property is located.
Harris County Clerk Real Property Department Harris County Civil Courthouse. 201 Caroline, Suite 320. Houston, TX 77002. (713) 274-8680.
Bring Original and One Copy: Bring the original and at least one copy of the complete and notarized transfer on death deed to the County Clerk's office in the county where the property is located.
Contact the Harris County clerk's office to get the required form, or check out Texas Easy Lien online options. Once you've collected the information listed above, follow these steps: Fill out the form completely. Attach a copy of your contract, if relevant.
How do I get a copy of my deed? We have 11 locations within Harris County, or you may submit a request in writing by fax, mail or email. We need to know the owner name and legal description of the property. Please note that the legal description can be obtained from your tax statement.