Any time owners make a change to the title of real estate, they must record a deed with the County Recorder. This Step-by-Step guide outlines the requirements.You must have the correct deed type, fill it out accurately, have it notarized and record with the relevant county recorder's office. • Complete the new deed. • Grantor signature needs to be notarized. This Step-by-Step guide outlines the requirements and provides samples with instructions. In all 58 counties in California, deeds can be used to add or change names on real property. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. The Assessor's Office requires that a Preliminary Change of Ownership Form accompany each Deed when it is recorded. Two common forms of transferring a title are through a Quitclaim Deed or a Grant Deed.