Title Deed

The documents needed to transfer the land or real property (affidavit, deed, declaration, order etc.) may be obtained through a title company, a real estate attorney, stationery stores or various websites.

Reminder: Documents are examined only to determine if they meet “Recording Requirements,” which are very different from legal requirements. It is highly recommended that you speak with an attorney, title company representative, or other authorized individual for assistance. Only documents permitted by law may be recorded.

The legal description and Assessor block and lot numbers of the property as well as owner of record (information that will be needed for the new document) can usually be found on the last recorded deed (or other transfer document) to the property.

Death of a Joint Tenant Transfer

1. Affidavit of Death form: Please be sure that the Assessors Parcel Number (APN), also known as Assessor Block and Lot Numbers, AND street address of property are specifically listed on the FIRST page of the document.
2. Certified copy of Death Certificate: It must be original certified copy with the raised City seal.
3. Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) form

Add Name/Delete Name/Change Vesting

1. Some type of deed (Grant, Quit Claim, etc.): Our office will not make a statement as to which type is best. Please be sure that the Assessors Parcel Number (APN), also known as Assessor Block and Lot Numbers, AND street address of property are specifically listed on the FIRST pageof the document.
2. Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) form
3. Transfer Tax Affidavit

Reminder: Although we would like to give you as much information as possible, under California law, our document examiners are PROHIBITED from providing legal advice or assisting in document preparation. (Section 6125 of the Business and Professions Code).