What is the procedure for removing someone from the title of a house?
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What is the procedure for removing someone from the title of a house?
My partner and I are splitting. Both our names are on the title to the house but the loan is in my name only. What do we need to do to get the title in my name only. Would we have to sell and split the proceeds 50/50 if it came to that?
Asked on April 19, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There is no need to sell the property and split the proceeds.
All you need to do is have your partner sign a quitclaim deed by which his/her entire interest, right, title to the property is transferred to you. A quitclaim deed releases a party's entire interest, right, title in the property to another. The quitclaim deed needs to be signed in the presence of a notary and then recorded. Recorded means filed with your County Recorder's office. The quitclaim deed is effective when it is recorded.
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