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 or vice versa. It is commonly used to add or remove a spouse from a property title, or to transfer real estate in a divorce or as a gift. This transfer is usually exempt from property transfer taxes, 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 or vice versa. It is commonly used to add or remove a spouse from a property title, or to transfer real estate in a divorce or as a gift. This transfer is usually exempt from property transfer taxes, 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 and notarized. The following formatting standards are required[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 info

Interspousal Transfer Deed (Preview)

Sources

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