Locate your current deed or closing documents
Check your county recorder or land records office
Request a certified copy of the deed if needed
Confirm the legal description and names on the deed
If you just bought the home, ensure the deed was recorded after closing
If the deed is missing, ask the title company, attorney, or lender for copies
If the property was inherited, obtain probate or estate documents showing transfer
If the property was transferred by gift or sale, prepare and record a new deed
Use the correct deed form for your state
Sign the deed in front of a notary if required
File the deed with the county recorder or registrar
Pay any required recording fees and transfer taxes
Keep a copy of the recorded deed for your records
Verify the recorded deed online or with the county office
Consult a real estate attorney if ownership records are unclear