Adding Spouse as Owner to Residential Title

alexanderjames153 · #1 Sep 25, 2007, 07:47 AM

I married my husband a few months after he bought the home in which we live. I'd like to have my name added to the title as an equal owner -- we recently spent a fair amount of money ($60K) updating the home and I'd like to be listed as owner for security's sake. The home is in Texas and my husband has the mortgage in his name. Does anyone know what the process is for adding my name as an owner? Is this even possible?

alexanderjames153 · Sep 25, 2007, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by alexanderjames153

I married my husband a few months after he bought the home in which we live. I'd like to have my name added to the title as an equal owner -- we recently spent a fair amount of money ($60K) updating the home and I'd like to be listed as owner for security's sake. The home is in Texas and my husband has the mortgage in his name. Does anyone know what the process is for adding my name as an owner? Is this even possible?

Very helpful - thanks, Scott!

LisaB4657 · Sep 25, 2007, 09:45 AM

Go back to the Home page and click on the Real Estate Law forum. At the top of the list is a sticky post that explains exactly how to add someone to a deed.