Tioga County Contract for Deed Form
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Tioga County Contract for Deed Form
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Tioga County Contract for Deed Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Tioga County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Tioga County Annual Accounting Statement Form
Required annually to notify buyer of remaining balances.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Tioga County Clerk
Owego, New York 13827
Hours: 9:00 - 4:30 Monday - Friday ( Recording until 4:15, Research until 5:00 )
Phone: (607) 687-8660
Recording Tips for Tioga County:
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt
Cities and Jurisdictions in Tioga County
Properties in any of these areas use Tioga County forms:
- Apalachin
- Barton
- Berkshire
- Candor
- Lockwood
- Newark Valley
- Nichols
- Owego
- Richford
- Smithboro
- Spencer
- Tioga Center
- Waverly
- Willseyville
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Tioga County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Tioga County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Tioga County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Tioga County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Tioga County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Tioga County?
Recording fees in Tioga County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (607) 687-8660 for current fees.
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Contract for Deed often referred to as a Land Contract
Use this form for an Owner Financed Sale. This is an 8-page form adaptable to a multitude of situations, a general synopsis; Seller(s) and buyer(s) set their terms and conditions and once the property is paid in full, seller will provide clean title to said property. Financing with Installment payments (Example: $$$$ a month for 10 years), or balloon payment. (Example: Three years of payments with a balance of $$$) owed on this maturity date. Late fees are set by so much owed after so many days with an additional amount owed each and every day thereafter. If this Note is not paid in full at the Maturity Date, Borrowers shall pay to Lender an Overdue Loan Fee, (a) one percent (1.0%) of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after thirty (30) days after the Maturity Date but less than sixty (60) days after the Maturity Date, or
(b) two percent (2.0%) of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after sixty (60) days after the Maturity Date.
BUYER DEFAULT. Buyer is in default upon the occurrence of any of the following:
a. The monthly payment, and any applicable late charge, is not made within thirty (30) days after the monthly due date; or
b. Insurance or taxes are not paid, repairs and maintenance is not performed, or the property is in violation of any applicable laws or government regulations and corrective action is not completed by buyer within thirty (30) days after notice to buyer to pay the insurance or taxes, repair the property, or correct any violation or non-compliance with any applicable laws or regulations. If buyer fails to pay any taxes, insurance, maintain the property in good repair, or correct any violations within the time specified above, seller may do so and any expense incurred by seller shall be paid by buyer to seller within thirty (30) days from receipt by buyer of a written bill therefor paid therefor by seller.
TRANSFER OF DEED. Upon payment in full of the purchase price, seller agrees to complete, sign and deliver the following to buyer: (a) a warranty deed conveying a good and marketable title to the premises described in this contract, except for encumbrances that may be caused by the acts or omissions of Buyer after the parties sign this contract; (b) Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return and Credit Line Mortgage (TP-584); (c) Real Property Transfer Report (RP-5217);
INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT. New York Law.
Most "Contract for Deeds" are recorded, this is formatted for such use if needed.
(New York CFD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Tioga County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Tioga County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Tioga County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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