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The deed must be signed in ink by the Grantors in the presence of a notary public, with the Grantors' names printed below the signatures. Contrary to popular belief, the Grantors' signatures do not need to be witnessed (other than by a notary). The deed does not need to be signed by the Grantees (buyers).

You need to submit the original deed to the county clerk with the recording fee, which is $40 for the first page, and $10 for each additional page. Most counties also charge an additional $5.00 per document for the Homelessness Prevention Trust Fund. Camden and Middlesex Counties, for example.

This will be split evenly between the seller and buyer. It usually tends to run $250 per person. The title company will take care of ordering the deed for you but you will need to pay an attorney to prepare the deed for you. This can range anywhere from $100-$300 depending on the attorney.

The deed must describe the property properly so is easy to identify it. The deed must be signed by the grantor in the presence of a notary public. This deed must also contain a certification of the amount of the consideration. The original deed must be sent to the county clerk with the recording fee.

Include the agreed upon purchase price, down payment amount, interest rate and payment details. You should also outline the payment schedule and how and where payments are to be made. Besides monthly payments, you'll want to define if they will have to pay a final lump sum or balloon payment at the end of the term.

A new deed has to be recorded to add or delete anyone from the official record of ownership. We recommend that you seek legal assistance from an attorney or title company specializing in property transactions. If you are listed as a Joint Tenant, no change is required but is recommended.