Deed Requirements
A notary must verify the grantor’s signature.[1] Once completed, deeds are filed with the Register of Deeds to be entered into the county records.[2]
The following requirements must be met for a deed to be accepted for filing[3]:
- The deed must be on white paper, 8.5″ x 11″ to 8.5″ x 14″ in size
- The first page’s top margin must be 3″ and other margins 1″
- The text must be in black ink and at least 8pt in size
Trust Deed (Preview)
Certificate of Exemption: As deeds of trust are exempt from the documentary stamp tax, this certificate must be submitted during recording.[4]
Real Estate Transfer Statement: This form must be filed alongside deeds for tax assessment purposes.[5]