Pennsylvania Estate — Certificate of Award of Real Estate is a type of legal document issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (FOR) that officially awards real estate to an individual or business. It is used to transfer ownership of the property, or to change the name or address of the owner on the title. This document is also used to transfer a deceased individual's real estate to heirs or beneficiaries. The Certificate of Award of Real Estate is typically issued in two forms: a general award and a specific award. A general award is used when the property is awarded to a single person or entity. This type of certificate is used when the property is sold, transferred, or inherited. The specific award is used when the property is awarded to multiple individuals or entities. This type of certificate is typically used in cases of joint ownership, or when the property is divided among multiple heirs or beneficiaries. Both types of award certificate must be signed by the executor or administrator of the deceased's estate before they can be filed with the FOR. Once approved, the certificate is recorded in the county office where the property is located. The certificate is then used to update the title and deed to reflect the new owner or owners.