How do I add a new owner? (Real Properties)
Add an owner to a real property. When a real property is sold, you'll add the new owner of the real property to the real property record and then delete the old owner.
Add a new owner to a real property to reflect changes in ownership and ensure property records accurately identify all parties with an ownership interest in the property. Keeping ownership information current helps ensure tax bills, valuation notices, and other communications are sent to the correct individuals or organizations. It also maintains an accurate ownership history for reporting, research, and legal purposes.
Examples:
- Add a new owner after a property sale or transfer.
- Record a spouse, family member, or business partner who has been added to the property title.
- Add a trust, corporation, or estate that has acquired an ownership interest in the property.
- Update ownership records following an inheritance, court order, or legal settlement.
- Record multiple owners for a property held jointly.
By adding new owners when ownership changes occur, you help maintain accurate property records, support proper tax administration, and ensure important notices reach the appropriate parties.
Selecting an existing owner
1. Open Connect Property Tax Collection > Real Properties > Setup New Real Properties or Modify Existing Real Properties.
2. Click to select the Owners tab.
3. Click Add an Existing Owner .
4. Use the Search window to select an existing owner, and then click OK.
The Search window displays the owners who have been added to the Owners table. To learn more, see How do I set up a new owner? (Owners)
5. Click Save (CTRL+S).
The owner is added to the real property.
Adding a new owner
1. Open Connect Property Tax Collection > Real Properties > Setup New Real Properties or Modify Existing Real Properties.
2. Click to select the Owners tab.
3. Click Create New Owner .
4. Use the Setup New Owner view to add the owner, and then click Save (CTRL+S).
The new owner is added to the real property.
Removing an owner
You need to add the new owner to a real property before you can delete the old owner.
Do this...
1. Open Connect Property Tax Collection > Real Properties > Setup New Real Properties or Modify Existing Real Properties.
2. Click to select the Owners tab.
3. Use the list, on the left side of the view, to select an owner.
4. Click Remove the Selected Owner .
Why can't I delete an owner? You need to add the new owner and then set up the new owner as the primary owner. Connect will not delete a primary owner from the real property. To learn more, see How do I assign a primary owner? (Real Properties)The owner is deleted.
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