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How do I add or remove names from a deed? Deed name changes require the submittal of a new deed to the Register of Deeds office. We suggest that you consult an attorney unless you are familiar with creating legal documents.

Can I prepare my own deed and have it recorded? A. North Carolina law allows you to prepare a Deed of Conveyance for any real property to which you have legal title. However, the conveyance of real property is a legal matter that should be given under and with the advice of legal counsel.

Go to the county recorder's office and get a quitclaim form. Fill out the form and sign it before a notary to make the transfer legal. Go back to your county recorder's office to get the deed recorded so it becomes part of the official property record.

Drafting of legal documents, including deeds, mortgages, and other transaction documents must be prepared by a NC attorney. NCGS § 84-2.1. Non-attorneys may provide limited services in a real estate closing including witnessing of closing documents and receipt and disbursement of closing funds.

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.

The deed must contain, at minimum, an identification of the grantor and grantee, consideration (usually the amount of money paid) and a legal description of the real estate. It may refer to the real estate by lot number as shown on a recorded plat or by a lengthy metes and bounds description prepared by a surveyor.