California Interspousal Transfer Deed Form

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California Interspousal Transfer Deed Form

A California interspousal transfer deed conveys interest in a property shared by a married couple to just one spouse. This conveyance instrument is commonly used in divorce proceedings to shelter one spouse from the other’s poor credit, if the home is refinanced, or to add a spouse to a property’s title. This transfer is usually exempt from property transfer taxes, potentially making it an advantageous way to convey property.

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A California interspousal transfer deed conveys interest in a property shared by a married couple to just one spouse. This conveyance instrument is commonly used in divorce proceedings to shelter one spouse from the other’s poor credit, if the home is refinanced, or to add a spouse to a property’s title. This transfer is usually exempt from property transfer taxes, potentially making it an advantageous way to convey property.

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Recording Deeds in California

Deeds must be filed with the County Recorder’s Office where the conveyed property is located.[1] Recording fees as of this writing are $10 for the first page and $3 each for any other pages.[2]

Deeds must be signed by the person conveying property with notary acknowledgment and meet the following formatting guidelines[3]:

  • Maximum dimensions of 8.5” x 14” (8.5” x 11” preferred)
  • Side margins must be at least 0.5”
  • Top margins must be at least 2.5”
  • A 3.5″ empty space at the top left of the first page for return addressee information

Interspousal Transfer Deed (Preview)

Sources

    1. § 1169
    2. § 27361
    3. §§ 27287, 27361.5, 27361.6
    4. § 480