PrePrinted Forms

Question: I purchased an acre of land, and there is a clear deed. Is there a form at an office supply that you can suggest I use to take to the records building, without having to go through a title company?

Answer: The subject of office supply real estate forms still comes up from time to time. Early in my career title companies, attorneys and others used preprinted real estate forms almost exclusively. Such forms were published by the Steck Company, Odee Publishing and others. State Bar promulgated real estate forms were initially preprinted. About 20 years ago, with the advent of sophisticated computers and word processors, preprinted legal forms all but disappeared from the scene.

To answer your question, for the above reasons I have no preprinted forms to suggest. I would also point out that preparation of real estate documents is a learned craft far more involved than just completing preprinted forms. My best recommendation is for you to acquire the requisite skills to correctly prepare these documents, or find someone who is adequately able to assist you.