Closing Property Title Without In California
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California law doesn't require the buyer and seller to physically come together at the closing table or to ever deal with each other face to face. Buyers and sellers in California are often represented by their own real estate brokers and agents, who communicate with each other on their clients' behalf.
A Quitclaim Deed is also necessary if you intend to relinquish ownership of a house in California. This deed allows you to transfer your interest in a property to another party while adhering to legal protocols.
Legislation recently signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, AB 2004, allows a copy of electronic documents to be submitted on paper and then recorded. Now, customers across California can use online notarization to close their property.
The grantor signs the deed in the presence of a notary public. Notarizing the deed adds validity. The executed deed is delivered to the buyer and recorded with the county recorder's office. Recording establishes the buyer's legal ownership and provides notice to the public.
The most common way to transfer property is through a general warranty deed (sometimes called a "grant deed"). A general warranty deed guarantees good title from the beginning of time.
– Quitclaim Deed: This deed transfers the grantor's interest in the property without any warranties or guarantees. It is often used for transfers between family members where the grantor may not want to warrant the current status of title.
Legislation recently signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, AB 2004, allows a copy of electronic documents to be submitted on paper and then recorded. Now, customers across California can use online notarization to close their property.
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.
Documents that are, by law, not allowed to be signed electronically includes: Sales Agreements for land or buildings. Wills. Any document where another type of signature (i.e. non-electronic) has been agreed to. Any document where the law requires another type of signature. Long term lease agreements of 20 years and longer.
