An original certified death certificate will need to be recorded in our office. This removes the name of the decedent from the County's ownership records. Fees are involved with this process.
You will not receive a new deed as the original deed was issued at the time you purchased your property. However, you should receive a satisfaction of mortgage or deed of reconveyance from your mortgage company.
We recommend contacting any of the local title companies. Each title company has ready made copies of CC&Rs. Alternatively, we recommend reviewing your title report if the CC&Rs cover your property or contact your homeowners association. Finally, you may research CC&Rs in our records.
In the past, this office had a Fee/Instrument Number (e.g. 93-12345) as well as a Book & Page Number (e.g., 456-1234). Our office now has a system with the year and document number (e.g., 2007-12345).
Your deed may be available online (1985 to present). If the deed was recorded prior to 1985, you will need to request it in writing. Please see the Ordering Copies tab.
A new deed will need to be recorded with our office. Our office does not carry legal forms. We are also prohibited in helping you prepare your legal document. Prior to choosing a legal form we highly recommend you consult with your title company, lender and/or an attorney licensed to practice in Oregon before transferring your property.
