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 Beneficiary Deed – Generally used to avoid probate, this deed transfers title to a beneficiary when the property owner passes away.
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 Deed of Trust – A deed in which the purchaser of a property borrows money to finance the purchase, and a third-party trustee holds the property title until the loan is repaid.
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 General Warranty Deed – Guarantees that the grantor owns the title to the property and that the property has no liens or encumbrances on its title.
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 Quit Claim Deed – Transfers property without any guarantee of a clean title or the legitimacy of the grantor’s ownership.
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 Special Warranty Deed – Similar to the general warranty deed, except that all guarantees apply only to the grantor’s ownership and not previous owners.
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Formatting
Deeds must have top margins of at least 1″, and side and bottom margins of at least 1/2″.[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – The grantor must sign the deed with a notary acknowledgment.[2]
Where to Record – Once a deed has been properly executed, it must be filed at the County Clerk’s Office.[3]
Cost – As of this writing, recording fees are[4]:
- $13 for the first page ($10 plus a $3 surcharge)
- $5 for each additional page
As of July 1st, 2025, the total recording cost will be a flat fee of $43.[5]