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OpenDocumentSigning Requirements
The grantor must acknowledge their signature before a notary public.[1]
Recording
Where to Record
A lady bird deed should be recorded with the Town Clerk or County Clerk in the jurisdiction where the property is located.[2] The clerk will charge a $15 recording fee, as of this writing.[3]
Formatting
State law does not specify formatting requirements for recorded deed forms, but town or county clerks may set specific standards.
Additional Forms
Property Transfer Tax Return (Form PTT-172) – A property tax return document must be filed at the same time that any deed is recorded to outline information about the title transfer.[4] There is a $15 fee for filing this form.[5]