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.The Office of the City Register records and maintains New York City real property and certain personal property transfer records, such as mortgage documents. Your deed must be accompanied with the following completed forms. Deeds should be recorded in the Office of the County Clerk of the county in which the real property being transferred is located. Each of our deeds is attorneydesigned to meet the requirements of New York law. Click the link below to create a deed online to transfer New York real estate. Some states allow both mortgages and deeds of trust. A main difference is that a mortgage foreclosure proceeding needs to go through the courts. Step 1: An original deed form must be completed, signed and notarized; all signatures must be original.