Can I prepare my own deed? The Middlesex County Clerk's Office stands ready to assist with recordation of real property ownership and transfer, and in retrieval of information.You don't need an original deed to sell or refinance property. You can obtain a copy from the Registry of Deeds or download it from our on-line site. You will need either: A certified copy of the title, or; A certified lien search from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The certificate must be held for 2 years from the date of sale. After 2 years they may start to foreclose on the property. You must be able to show that the vehicle is registered in the debtor's name. Contact a Middlesex County Real Estate Closing Attorney Today. The Law Office of Craig Rothenberg is based in New Brunswick, NJ.