By Type (4)
Deed of Trust – Transfers property interest to a third-party trustee as security for a loan.
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General Warranty Deed – Gives the grantee warranties that the property title has no encumbrances or liens.
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Special Warranty Deed – Only guarantees that the deed has no encumbrances from the grantor’s ownership.
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Recording
Signing Requirements – The grantor’s signature must be notarized.[3]
Where to Record – Deeds must be recorded by the County Recorder.[4]
Cost – Recording fees are as follows (as of this writing)[5]:
- Deeds – $15 for the first 30 pages, $3 per additional page
- Trust Deeds – $45 for the first 30 pages, $3 per additional page



