Can I prepare my own deed?
Yes, you can prepare your own deed, but to prevent mistakes that could be costly we always recommend that you retain an attorney or title company to help ensure that the deed is prepared accurately. Our staff does not prepare deeds nor are we qualified to provide legal advice.

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1. How do I change my name, add someone to my deed, or remove someone from my deed?
2. Why can’t the Register of Deeds Office prepare my real estate documents?
3. Can I find birth, death, and marriage records in the Register of Deeds Office?
4. What is a deed?
5. Can the Register of Deeds Office do a title search and tell me if I have clear title to my property?
6. What if I lose my deed?
7. Can I prepare my own deed?
8. If I sell a portion of my land, do I get a deed for the remainder?
9. Who keeps the documents I submit for recording?
10. Can I find out who owns a particular piece of property?
11. Can I verify my date of birth or age in your department?
12. My spouse recently died. How do I change the name on my deed?
13. Can you record a deed for property located outside of Jefferson County?
14. How do I record or get a copy of my military discharge (DD214)?
15. What was the sale price for a particular property?
16. What is a lien?
17. How do I find information about easements on my property?
18. Can I find out how old my house is or get historical information about my house?
19. I can’t find a record, where else can I look?
20. Can I file deeds electronically with your office?