Recording Details
- Signing Requirements – A notary public must acknowledge the grantor’s signature.[1]
- Where to Record – County Recorder[2]
- Recording Fees – Approximately $42 ($25 base fee + additional charges required by local ordinance, as of this writing).[3]
Formatting Requirements
- Paper: White, 20-pound paper measuring 8.5″ x 11″
- Margins: 3″ x 3″ space in the top right of the first page, every other margin 1″
- Text:
- At least 10 points in size
- No more than 9 lines of text per vertical inch
- No colored markings or highlights
- Pages: Single-sided and unbound
Declaration of Value Form – This form is required upon the recording of a quit claim deed.[5]