The person wishing to change the deed (grantor) must present a government-issued photo identification. The grantor(s) names and addresses must be legibly printed in the body of the deed. The deed must be signed by all current owners while in the presence of two independent witnesses and a notary.
How long does a name change take? The time frame for completing a name change on a deed can vary by state and county. Once you have all the necessary documents, filing with the county recorder's office can be relatively quick, often within a few weeks to a few months.
To change the name on a deed, you must record a new deed with Official Records to replace the deed currently on file. You can obtain a blank deed form from an office supply store. The staff in the Recording Department cannot assist you with filling out the form, as it is a legal document.
We strongly recommend that you consult with a real property attorney or legal advisor if you wish to correct (i.e., misspelled name, wrong legal description, scrivener's error) or add/remove a name on a deed (i.e., transfer title to property).
You can get a copy of your deed directly from the Orange County Clerk's Office for approximately $5. Contact us for a copy of your deed.
You can get a copy of your deed directly from the Orange County Clerk's Office for approximately $5.
If you are looking for deeds, leases, bills of sale, mortgages, notices or claims of lien, notices of levy, tax warrants or any other items relating to the ownership of real or personal property, please contact the Orange County Comptroller, Property Appraiser or Tax Collector.
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.
This can only be done by recording a new deed showing the change. A transaction must take place between the old owners and the new owners. Many people think they just come to the office and change the present deed on record. However, once a document is recorded, it cannot be changed.
You can get a copy of your deed directly from the Orange County Clerk's Office for approximately $5. Contact us for a copy of your deed.