Can I file my own property deed with the county?
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Can I file my own property deed with the county?
I own two parcels of forested land under two Tax IDs, I would like to combine the
parcels under one tax ID but I was told by the county clerk that new deed must be
filed. Can I prepare my own deed and submit or do I need an attorney to complete?
Thank you,
Ana
Asked on June 13, 2019 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
You are allowed to prepare and file your own deeds; there is no legal requirement to have an attorney do this. That said, an error in the deed or in how it is filed could invalidate the new deed; you are strongly advised to retain a lawyer to help you, since if this is worth doing, it is worth doing right.
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