Q: Seller middle initial missing on Colorado deed
Hello, I purchased a vacant land property in Colorado (Park County) in 2016. The seller and I closed without a title company and recorded a deed in my name. I am now trying to sell the property via a title company. The title company now says that the deed that was recorded to me is missing the seller/grantor's middle initial. I am unable to locate the seller/grantor since a long time has now passed - not sure if he is even alive. What can be done in this situation? Can I (as the grantee) record a correction deed without the seller/grantor?
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You should first consider asking the new title agency since they will be the first gatekeeper as to what they will, or will not accept.
Your situation proves the point that nothing is a problem until it’s a problem which is precisely why having an attorney and a title company involved in a real estate transaction is priceless.
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A: You may have to file an action to reform the deed with the proper grantor's name. If you do this, it might be a good time to correct other errors which probably also exist. Service on the grantor may have to be by publication.
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