California Grant Deed Form

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A California grant deed transfers a property between two parties and protects the grantee against any title defects made under the grantor’s ownership. However, the document does not ensure that there aren’t unresolved title issues from previous owners. In California, grant deeds are generally used in place of warranty deeds as title insurance usually covers title protection. 

California Grant Deed Form

A California grant deed transfers a property between two parties and protects the grantee against any title defects made under the grantor’s ownership. However, the document does not ensure that there aren’t unresolved title issues from previous owners. In California, grant deeds are generally used in place of warranty deeds as title insurance usually covers title protection. 

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A California grant deed transfers a property between two parties and protects the grantee against any title defects made under the grantor’s ownership. However, the document does not ensure that there aren’t unresolved title issues from previous owners. In California, grant deeds are generally used in place of warranty deeds as title insurance usually covers title protection. 

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Layout

  • The standard page size of a deed is 8.5″ by 11″, however, documents sized 8.5″ by 14″ may also be accepted.[1]
  • Side margins must be at least half an inch and the top margin should be at least 2.5″.[2]
  • There must be a 3.5″ wide space at the top left of the document for the return address and the information of the individual submitting the deed.

Signatures

A deed must be signed by the grantor and notarized.[3]

Recording

A signed and notarized deed can be brought to the County Recorder’s Office for filing.[4] Filing fees cannot be over $10 for the first page and $3 for each page thereafter.[5]

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Sources

  1. § 27361.5
  2. § 27361.6
  3. § 1189
  4. § 1169
  5. § 27361
  6. § 480