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 arising out of the grantor’s ownership. However, the document doesn’t warrant against unresolved issues from previous owners. In California, grant deeds are generally used in place of warranty deeds as title insurance protects buyers against encumbrances.

California Grant Deed Form

A California grant deed transfers a property between two parties and protects the grantee against any title defects arising out of the grantor’s ownership. However, the document doesn’t warrant against unresolved issues from previous owners. In California, grant deeds are generally used in place of warranty deeds as title insurance protects buyers against encumbrances.

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A California grant deed transfers a property between two parties and protects the grantee against any title defects arising out of the grantor’s ownership. However, the document doesn’t warrant against unresolved issues from previous owners. In California, grant deeds are generally used in place of warranty deeds as title insurance protects buyers against encumbrances.

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Layout

  • The standard deed dimensions are 8.5” x 11”. However, deeds up to 8.5” x 14” are accepted.[1]
  • Side margins must be at least 0.5”. 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