Real Estate
Deed of Reconveyance
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Can you add someone to title deeds?
I am 92+ years old and would like to add my son’s name to my condo deed. We have the paperwork done and notorized. What’s next?
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Real Estate
Minnesota
Jaren J.
ContractsCounsel verified
August 13, 2020
You need to file it with the county recorder or registrar and pay the recording fees. You can take it in to the county to file (if the desk is open . . call ahead) or give it to a title company to record (and pay their service fee).
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