i have lost my house deeds where can i get them from so i can sell my house?

Question

iv had my house 37 years now i want to sell but cant find my title deeds can i get some more

Answer 1

You can obtain that information from your County CLerks Office.

Answer 2

Check the house incase they have been left there firstly. If not if another firm of solicitors took over the one who acted for your mother they may still have the deeds as they are often there for safe keeping. Depending on when you mother bought will depend on whether it is registered or not at the Land Registry, different areas of the country became compulsory at different times. If it is registered there will be no problem whatsoever as the solicitor acting on your sale will be able to obtain the relevant title documents from the Land Registry. If the title is unregistered and the deeds are lost it can prove problematic proving title and depending on what evidence you can obtain may limit the saleability of the property and is something again you'd have to discuss with your solicitor.

Answer 3

If your house is registered at the Land Registry in the UK you don't need them. In fact "title deeds" per se (the old blue/white Charge Certificate or yellow/white Land Certificate) became obsolete some years ago when the Land Registry did away with them and computerised everything. All your solicitor will need is your address and they will be able to get what is called an office copy - or you can apply for it yourself by telephoning the Land Registry or applying online.

Land Registry telephone numbers:

http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/regional/offices/

(If you are not sure which one to phone, ring any one and ask for "Enquiries", they will be happy to direct you to the correct office)

or apply online at:

http://www.landregisteronline.gov.uk/

I am assuming that your house was in fact registered at the Land Registry when you bought it 37 years ago - if it wasn't, I suggest you see a solicitor.

Answer 4

You don't have to have the actual deeds to sell your house, its not like selling a car. When you get a buyer, they'll probably want title insurance and then the title co. or escrow co. will research the records and find that you are the owner of record and they'll take care of everything else from there. If you feel like you must have this, your county courthouse should have a copy and there will probably be a charge to get a certified copy, but that would be for your own use.

Answer 5

see a solicitor to make a declaration of lost title deeds which needs to be submitted to the Land registry along with an application for a registered title

Answer 6

Try the assessors office. It costs a bundle to get a new deed and other documents that your need-Like a new abstract can cost $700, so be prepared.

Answer 7

Get on to the Land Registry and see if you can get a copy.

Did you lodge them with a solicitor all those years ago maybe? Or your bank? Or if you still have a mortgage, your building society will have them??

Answer 8

you would need to contact the land registry, though speaking to the solicitor who looked after the conveyancing might be an idea and if you don't own your house outright they may be held with your mortgage lender.

Answer 9

You don't need them that is the job of the TITLE COMPANY, to determine who exactly owns the house and that their are no leins or any taxes due on the house.

Answer 10

local town hall land registry for a copy.