Change Of Name Deed Example In Contra Costa
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Documents are recorded within two (2) business days of receipt of the document. The average turnaround time for a document submitted for recording is 30 days.
There are a few situations when you need to change the home's title: You get married. If you get married and change your name, it's smart to also change the title on your home. You get divorced. Your spouse dies. You inherit a home.
In many cases, the spouse can inherit your house even if their name was not on the deed. This is because of how the probate process works. When someone dies intestate, their surviving spouse is the first one who gets a chance to file a petition with the court that would initiate administration of the estate.
California's use of grant and quitclaim deeds and its community property laws differ from many other states. While warranty deeds are more common elsewhere, California's community property laws provide that any property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both spouses, regardless of whose name is on the deed.
Property ownership information can be requested from the County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. For more information, please visit their website to Request a Real Estate Record.
