Last Updated on May 11, 2022 by Fair Punishment Team

Even though there aren’t any official, legal requirements to present your property’s deed in the instance that a lender or organization asks you to show it to them – doing so can certainly provide you with the convenience of being able to quickly prove your ownership of your property.

If you have accidentally misplaced your property’s deed or you just can’t seem to find it anywhere, then rest assured that gaining a brand new copy of your deed is a lot easier than you might think – and this is where we come in to lend you a helping hand!

In this article, we are going to be providing you with some helpful tips on getting a new copy of your property’s deed.

So, regardless of whether your property’s deed has become damaged, lost or simply misplaced – read on to discover how to get yourself a new copy of your property’s deed. Let’s jump right in!

How To Get A Copy Of A Deed: What To Keep In Mind?

Before we go any further, it is worth noting that, as soon as a copy of your deed has been created by your state or local country, then there won’t be an “official” need to have a paper document of your deed, as it will automatically have been put in the public record files as soon as the deed was first created.

Thanks to this, it means that if you really need to get your hands on a paper copy of your property’s deed, all you will have to do is simply request a courthouse near you to send you a digital copy of your deed or to simply just go ahead and download a copy online from your county recorder’s office. It really is as simple as that!

Nevertheless, to ensure that you are able to retrieve your property’s deed as easily as possible, let’s take a look at two simple ways that you can retrieve your property’s deed today:

1. Retrieve A Digital Copy Online

As we have already mentioned above, seeing as your property’s deed will be made available on your county’s property development records, it means that you should be able to easily retrieve it online via your country assessor’s database.

In order to do this, you will need to access your country recorder’s office online website, and then proceed to enter all of the relevant information to access the digital copy of your deed, including important, confidential information such as your street address and full government name.

Once you have entered all of the relevant information, you should then find that you are able to view a digital copy of your deed online via an email link, where you will then be able to download a PDF version of your deed and print it off.

2. Request A Copy Of Your Deed By Mail

In some states (not all), you also have the option to request for a new copy of your deed to be sent to you in the mail.

This will be especially helpful if you want a hassle-free experience of gaining access to a new copy of your deed, as it means that you won’t need to make a trip to your local courthouse or go to the trouble of trying to gain access to a digital copy of your property’s deed from your county assessor’s website.

However, do keep in mind that not all states offer this service, and there are some instances where gaining a new copy of a deed will not be possible, such as older deeds that were created in 1999 or before.

3. Pay A Visit To Your Local Courthouse

If you find that the above two methods aren’t successful, then another way that you will be able to retrieve a brand new copy of your property’s deed is to make a visit down to your local courthouse.

For the most part, you will likely find that you will need to locate a customer service representative to assist you with retrieving the new copy of your property deed, so make sure that you have all of the relevant information to pass the security checks (such as your government name, house address, etc) as well as personal identification, such as your driving license.

However, even though this is the most common form of retrieving a new deed via this method, it is also worth noting that, in some states, you will be able to retrieve a new copy of your deed by using a self-automated service that will allow you to self-serve and retrieve your deed without needing to talk to a customer service representative.

This is becoming more and more popular, and will mean that you will be able to quickly retrieve your deed and print it out for a couple of dollars – it’s as easy as that!

4. Hire Professional Help

Last but not least, the final way that you will be able to retrieve a new copy of your property’s deed is to hire the help of a professional.

Even though the help of a professional will typically it be necessary in most cases, if you are struggling to successfully retrieve your deed by yourself and you really need it – then paying out for the help of a professional is a surefire way to get a new copy of your deed in our hands.

If you, for example, happen to have a deed in your name that is extremely old, then acquiring the help of a real estate professional will ensure that you are able to gain access to your property deed without any issues.

In some instances, you may even find that you are able to hire the help of an attorney, who will be able to help you retrieve your deed.