You must provide a copy of the property deed as proof of ownership, when applying for a 3-R Report. (ex. Grant Deed, Deed of Trust).In this section, you can find information and answers to the following questions: 1. The Oakland County Register of Deeds office offers electronic recording of your real estate documents. By filling out this form, you are requesting that we prepare a deed transferring your real property to your living trust. Below you will find information about the services we offer and addresses to our Oakland and Tri-Valley office locations. 1. What is a Living Trust? You need the deed to state that it is a transfer per Tax and Rev Code 11930 so that the clerk know no tax is due. You need the deed to state that it is a transfer per Tax and Rev Code 11930 so that the clerk know no tax is due. The trustee is responsible for ensuring all assets included in the trust are in the name of the trust and belong to the deceased person.