How do I add/remove a name(s) to/from my title?
Typically, this is achieved through a recorded document (deed). However, in some cases, a court order may suffice to add or remove a name. The Assessor's Office cannot advise which type/kind of deed form to use, nor assist in filling out the document. If assistance is required, please contact an attorney, paralegal, certified legal document preparer or title company to assist in properly preparing the deed. The Assessor's Office cannot recommend professionals who provide these services. It is the taxpayer's responsibility to ensure that whomever is hired is qualified.
My spouse and I held title to our property as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship or Community Property with Right of Survivorship. My spouse is deceased. How would I remove his/her name from title?
In some cases, a copy of the deceased's death certificate is required. Typically, this document is enough to allow the Yavapai County Assessor's Office to remove their name from the tax parcel. Removing a deceased person's name from the tax parcel may not accomplish what a lending institution, a title company, etc. will require at a later date. For further information please consult with an attorney to determine what might ultimately be required.
How do I change the name(s) on title from a person(s) into a Trust or from a Trust into a different name?
A deed would need to be recorded. It is recommended that you consult with an attorney for further assistance.
I have a copy of a will stating I am to inherit some land. How do I get title into my name?
It is recommended that you consult with an attorney to determine the correct course of action to accomplish a change to title.
I just noticed that a name is misspelled on the Assessor's records. How can I get that corrected?
Contact the Assessor's Title Department. If there was an error made by them, it will be corrected.
I've recently gotten married; how do I change my name on title?
Typically, this is achieved through a recorded document (deed). However, in some cases, a marriage license, a divorce decree or other type of court order might suffice. The Assessor's Office cannot advise which type/kind of deed form to use, nor assist in filling out the document. If assistance is required, please contact an attorney, paralegal, certified legal document preparer or title company to assist in properly preparing the deed. The Assessor's Office cannot recommend professionals who provide these services. It is the taxpayer's responsibility to ensure that whomever is hired is qualified.
I owned a piece of property with another person, not as Community Property with Right of Survivorship or as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship. The person I owned it with is deceased. How do I get the title transferred into my name?
It's recommended that you consult with an attorney, a paralegal, a certified legal document preparer or a title company to determine the proper way to accomplish this name transfer.