Q: I purchased a piece of property in my name only but was married at the time and now I am selling it does my spouse have
to sign on the warranty deed when I sell it?
A: Yes. Oklahoma statutes provide that no deed affecting homestead is valid unless signed by both the husband and wife. The effect of this is that if you are married and want to sell real estate in Oklahoma that both spouses must sign since a title examiner can't determine from the record if the property is the homestead. The terms of the deed can be modified so the non-owning spouse does not warrant the property if that is your concern.
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