Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio

how do you transfer a deed

I need to know what steps to take to transfer a deed. In particular do you need a copy of the origional deed or can you create a new deed and if so what information should be included in it? Can you use a past description of the land or does a new survey need to be conducted?


Asked on 2/26/02, 1:33 pm

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Re: how do you transfer a deed

You would have a new deed drafted. You do not need the old deed but you need the legal description, the parcel number and the prior recording information. You can get this information from the Auditor's Office and the Recorder's Office in the county where the property is located. Some offices are online. I recommend that you have an attorney prepare it. You need the Grantor, the Grantee, the legal description, any encumbrances or restrictions, etc. The Grantor's spouse if any may have to sign away dower rights. Deed forms are available online. The deed must be dated, signed and notarized. Witnesses are not required any longer. We draft and file deeds in Franklin and surrounding counties.

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Answered on 2/26/02, 2:19 pm


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