- 1). Determine what type of deed will be needed for the transaction taking place. If an actual sale is occurring, a warranty deed may be needed. However, if the owners wish to transfer the property to someone else with no sale, a quitclaim deed would be more useful.
- 2). Consult an attorney to prepare the deed to the standards agreed upon. There are also online services available to prepare deeds in place of an attorney. These services will prepare the deed to Pennsylvania state legal and recording standards.
- 3). Both parties involved need to review the deed, then sign in the appropriate places. A notary public must also be present when the deed is signed. The notary will need to stamp and sign the acknowledgment portion.
- 4). Take the deed to the county recorder's office. Here it can be filed on record. There will be a fee associated with recording. Typically, a charge for page will be assessed. The recorder's office will accept a check or money order for payment.
- 5). Obtain a receipt from the recorder of deeds to keep for your personal records. The recorded deed should be returned to you at that time, or a short time later in the mail.
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