Mistake on deed, wrong marital status. What can I do about it now

[Sarah Gunn]

Recently bought a home. Since my husband had such bad credit, I only have myself on the application. They selected single on my title deed, and I did not correct it. I know I should have but I just wanted the whole thing over with. Now I am extremely worried about fraud. How can I fix this? 

[Tom Gimer]

In the jurisdictions we cover, we could obtain a certified copy of the deed and re-record it with the marital status corrected — “This Deed is being re-recorded to correct marital status.” 

If there was a security instrument that required a spouse’s signature to perfect it, that could be remedied in a similar manner but also adding a notary acknowledgment.

Note: always provide the property location in order to receive accurate local feedback.