What is the easiest way for my husband to add my name to the deed to our house?

Cuc
How long does it usually take? Do we need a lawyer? Do we have to refinance to add my name?

Arianne
He can deed you an undivided 50% interest. Standard deed forms are available at office supply stores. You can complete and file yourself. However, if your husband has title insurance, check with the title insurance agent. By adding you to the title you are making a change in ownership, this may void the title policy and you would have to buy a new one. In most states only 3 people can prepare a deed; the owner, an attorney or a title insurance company in conjunction with issuing a title policy.realtor.sailor

Gisele
Deed of gift. Least tax consequences and lowest recording costs.IN some states you can do it; in some you need a lawyer (NC comes to mind)ANyone can be in title. You don't have to re-fi unless you need to be on the mortgage to be on the title.

Amparo
have someone at the County Courthouse prepare a Quit Claim Deed to add your name. Depending on what State you live in, there are places that prepare deeds without going to an attorney. Try a realtor's office or the abstract and title office.

Iesha
We had to go through a lawyer and have a new deed drawn up when we added my name to the deed for our house.