Do deeds have names on them?

A person’s name can be on the deed but not the mortgage. In such circumstances, the person is an owner of the property but is not financially liable for mortgage payments.

Is a deed and a title the same thing?

The biggest difference between a deed and a title is the physical component. A deed is an official written document declaring a person’s legal ownership of a property, while a title refers to the concept of ownership rights.

Can a house be sold without deeds?

It’s possible to sell or remortgage a house without the deeds, but you must prove you own the property to do so. If deeds have been lost or destroyed, the first port of call is to check whether the property is registered with the Land Registry.

How can I find out if my property has a deed?

Follow the link for that, and find the section on the page where you can search for property records. Most counties will allow you to search by address, by lot number, or parcel ID. Search for your chosen property. Depending on your locality, there might be more than one listing for the same address.

How can I find out who owns my property?

A deed is a legal document showing who has title to a piece of real estate. Deeds are recorded by county recorders or register’s offices in the county where the property is located. Many of these records are now available online in searchable databases. While this has made finding out who owns a deed easier,…

How can I find out if my name is on a title?

You’ll need to find the deed that put you on the title and know that the deed was recorded. Once you have that information, then you need to figure out how the title to the property passed to a new buyer without your knowledge.

Can a person’s name be on a deed if they are not a property owner?

A property owner who bought a home through a mortgage has the option of adding a person’s name to a deed who has not signed the mortgage loan documents.