Closing Property Title Format In Suffolk
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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. If the property was purchased prior to 2005, a copy may be on file in the Town Assessor's Office.
Whatever the reason, you will need to retain an attorney, experienced in real estate, to draft a new deed conveying your home to yourself and the person you wish to add to your title. In addition to the deed, your attorney will also need to prepare transfer tax returns.
To obtain a certified copy of a land record such as your deed, visit the Land Records Division of the Office of the Westchester County Clerk which is located at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in White Plains between the hours of a.m. and p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
How do I obtain a copy of my divorce or other matrimonial papers? A. To obtain a copy of any divorce or matrimonial documents, please complete the form located on the Suffolk County Clerk's website here. Follow all instructions contained therein and mail same to our office as detailed on the form.
A: Online order forms from the Suffolk County Clerk can be found at or you can contact the Suffolk County Clerk's office via telephone at 631-852-2000.
How do I add/remove a name on a Deed? You would have to record a new deed adding or removing the person(s) name. Because it is a legal document with legal consequences, we HIGHLY advise you work with an attorney to do so.
In New York, your legal entitlement to half of the house does not depend on whether your name is on the deed or mortgage. New York is an equitable distribution state, which means that in the event of a divorce, the court divides marital property based on what is fair, not necessarily a 50-50 split.
Adding a family member to the deed as a joint owner for no consideration is considered a gift of 50% of the property's fair market value for tax purposes. If the value of the gift exceeds the annual exclusion limit ($16,000 for 2022) the donor will need to file a gift tax return (via Form 709) to report the transfer.
