Full question:
I was recently married and was wondering if I need to change my last name on the deed for my house. If I do, how do I go about doing this?
- Category: Real Property
- Subcategory: Deeds
- Date:
- State: Arizona
Answer:
Changing your name on the deed is not required after marriage, but you can do it if you wish. To change the name, execute a new deed to yourself, for example, from "Jessica XXX" to "Jessica XXXX." This process is known as a quitclaim deed.
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