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The original property owner adds a new co-owner by recording a deed that transfers the property to the original owner and the new co-owner. The deed must choose a form of co-ownership that includes a right of survivorship.

When a deed is altered or changed by someone other than the grantor before it is delivered or recorded, and the alteration is without the grantor's knowledge or consent, the deed is void and no title vests in the grantee or subsequent purchasers, even bona fide purchasers for value; and if the deed is altered after ...

The original property owner adds a new co-owner by recording a deed that transfers the property to the original owner and the new co-owner. The deed must choose a form of co-ownership that includes a right of survivorship.

All alterations to the deed must be authenticated by the signatures of all the parties against each amendment made. If a plan to the original deed is amended, then all the parties should re-sign the plan. If a new plan is substituted for an existing plan in the original deed , all the parties should sign the new plan.

We recommend you consult with an experienced real estate lawyer for professional advice as each circumstance is unique. (Please note, the fee for our office to add someone to your deed is $650.00, plus recording costs and documentary stamps ? recordings costs are normally less than $50.00.) Want to Know More?

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.

A quit claim deed should be filed with the clerk of court in the county where the property is located. This will involve taking the deed to the clerk's office and paying the required filing fee (typically about $10 for a one-page quit claim deed).