Create a Declaration of Restriction

Put a limit on record against your own property, so it cannot be sold or transferred without the written say-so of the person you name.

What you decide

the owner (declarant) and the beneficiary whose written consent will be needed
the date of the declaration
what the restriction stops the owner from doing (standard wording: no sale or transfer without written consent)
whether it binds whoever owns the property next, or stays personal to you
how it can be lifted: a signed release from the beneficiary filed with the county, an end date, or whichever comes first

Every owner of the property signs in front of a notary. The declaration carries the property's legal description.

New York City or Chicago property? Our closing desk prepares the declaration for you.

Create it online. Answer plain-English questions and the declaration is drafted for you.
Sign in front of a notary. Everyone named as a signer signs in ink; the signing guide in your package marks every place to sign.
Send it for recording. Every recordable document carries its own way straight into recording. Scan it to one PDF (300 dpi, up to 50 MB) and upload it.
We review and file it. Our office checks the scan by hand within one business day of payment, files it with the county and emails you the recorded copy.

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