How to Give Your House a Name
You only need to seek permission from the council if there is no number allocated in the official address. The number readily identifies the location of a property in a road and so makes it easier for the emergency services to find houses quickly.
For most of us, changing a house’s name is perfectly possible. You will still need to display your house number prominently on the front, and it will still form part of your address line. So, a house name isn’t a substitute for a number, but a supplement for one.
A word or suffix that describes your dwelling is a good place to start. Translating your ideas into a foreign language can give your house name a nice little extra touch. Consider using the name of a flower or tree you have in your garden as the basis of your house name.
How to Change the Name of Your House
Adding someone’s name to a house deed needs a legal form. It is called a quitclaim deed. When signed and notarized, the deed legally changes the current deed. Filing the quitclaim deed transfers part ownership.
Take a photo of your house’s front. Upload it to show the name. Use your phone’s GPS to add coordinates. This helps others find your house.
To change a name on a title, get a blank deed. Fill in the new owner’s details. Then get the deed notarized. You’ll get the deed when you close on a sale. To see old deeds, check property records online or in person.