You can search for, get copies of, or update property ownership records, such as deeds and mortgages. A deed is often referred to as a title.Real estate transfer and mortgage recording tax forms. Form number, Instructions, Form title. All legal forms are in word format, unless otherwise indicated. Fill in the blank Transfer on Death Deed form formatted to comply with all New York recording and content requirements. The terms of the trust are included in the trust document. A trust can be a living trust or a testamentary trust. Mortgage or deed of trust recorded in another state. New York's mortgage tax would not have been paid on the out-of-state recording.