Posted on: 12th Nov, 2007 04:50 pm
Five years ago, I purchase a house with my then boyfriend. We got married this year and I want/need to change the name on the house deed to my new married name. Is a quit claim the correct document to do this? Also, I live in the state of Washington and have been told I need to submit an excise tax affidavit. Does this sound correct? I don't know what to put in terms of "Gross Selling Price"...obviously I didn't really sell my home. Any help is appreciated.
Hi,
I think only a land title request/ transmission form with a marriage certificate attached to it will serve the purpose. You are not required to sign a quit claim.
I think only a land title request/ transmission form with a marriage certificate attached to it will serve the purpose. You are not required to sign a quit claim.
Hi Christine,
I think quitclaim will not be best thing to do for you as you are not transferring the property to any other person but you have just changed your name and now want to have the property on your new name. So I think Michel is right. You can use a transformation form with a mortgage certificate attached to it. I would also suggest you to take help from an attorney.
Thanks,
Larry
I think quitclaim will not be best thing to do for you as you are not transferring the property to any other person but you have just changed your name and now want to have the property on your new name. So I think Michel is right. You can use a transformation form with a mortgage certificate attached to it. I would also suggest you to take help from an attorney.
Thanks,
Larry
Christine,
Welcome. I agree with Larry and Michel - there is no need to file the quit claim. I believe the excise tax affidavit would only apply if you file the quit claim vs. the transformation form. For that question, I would definitely recommend that you speak to an attorney.
Welcome. I agree with Larry and Michel - there is no need to file the quit claim. I believe the excise tax affidavit would only apply if you file the quit claim vs. the transformation form. For that question, I would definitely recommend that you speak to an attorney.
