In most cases, you do have to be listed on the mortgage as an owner to be able to deduct mortgage interest, but there is an exception.
Take a look at the following TurboTax help article for more details. The exception is covered in the last bullet point.
How do I deduct mortgage interest if I co-owned the home?
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