Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Real Estate Deed Addition

What is procedure to add husband's name to deed, which is currently in wife's name only?


Asked on 1/21/98, 9:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Stacey Van Malden Stacey Van Malden, Attorney at Law

adding spouse to deed

In order to add anyone to a deed, you must actuallyprepare a new deed in which you transfer the propertyto yourself and your spouse. You should go to thecounty clerk's office(City register in NYC) toask for all the forms you need to effect a transfer.They will give you all the forms but the deed, whichyou should have an attorney prepare.Good Luck

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Answered on 1/22/98, 8:42 am


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