Guidelines to transfer property title
What is a property title?
A property title is a legal term and is the evidence of a right to possession. In order to transfer the ownership of the property to another person, conveyance of the document is required.
How to transfer a property title?
- If you have decided to transfer the property title, contact an attorney who specialises on the transfer of real property. Real property can be a piece of land, houses, buildings or other constructions associated to real estate. A property title transfer is vital if the property is being gifted, inherited or becomes a part of a divorce settlement or any sort of property transactions.
- Ensure that you explain the particulars of the property transaction to the attorney. One can transfer the property title in the following ways; General Warranty Deed, Limited Warranty Deed, General Limited Warranty Deed or through a Quit Claim Deed.
- Ensure that you make an appointment for all parties involved to meet with the attorney in the property title transfer. It is important that the documents are signed and are notarized in front of the attorney only. You need not worry about the legal aspects involved in the transfer, as the attorney’s assistants will explain you the legal aspects.
- You should also ensure that the transfer is completed at the city deed office. The property transfer title will not be valid unless it is recorded at the court office in the city the property is located.
