To change the name(s) on real property, the present owner(s) may execute a new deed conveying the property from the name(s) as they presently appear, to the name(s) that will be used to hold title. Full names of all parties must be used.
In most California counties, the seller typically pays for the transfer tax. But this can be negotiated between both parties and specified within the contract. RETTs are imposed by state and local governments in many parts of the United States, including California.
The Documentary Transfer Tax (DTT) imposes a tax on each deed, instrument, or writing by which any lands, tenements, or any other realty sold, shall be granted, transferred, or otherwise conveyed to another person. The State Revenue and Taxation Code 11902 - 11934 governs this tax.
To change the name(s) on real property, the present owner(s) may execute a new deed conveying the property from the name(s) as they presently appear, to the name(s) that will be used to hold title. Full names of all parties must be used.
A person may be added to a property deed as a result of inheritance, marriage or partnership. It's crucial to understand that adding someone to a deed typically involves a transfer of ownership interest in the property. With that transfer comes potential tax consequences.