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Today, Californians most often transfer title to real property by a simple written instrument, the grant deed. The word ?grant? is expressly designated by statute as a word of conveyance. (Civil Code Section 1092) A second form of deed is the quitclaim deed.

Copies of recorded real property documents may be obtained online or by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Documents are identified by the names of the listed grantors and/or grantees and the recording date.Fees for copies are $1 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page per document or map.

Typically, California property records are under the local county recorder's purview. However, the public can find property records at the county clerk's office in some instances. Also, property tax records are typically available at the local tax assessor's office.

The local Recorder's Office (or County Clerk) records all property deeds of ownership, property transfers, and related legal documents. Some California counties call it the Registrar of Deeds office. These offices maintain up to date property records. This includes the current property owner's name.

Homeowners that need a copy of their recorded Deed of Trust should contact a title company to obtain the document for them. Keep Your Home California does not fulfill these requests.

The California TOD deed form allows property to be automatically transferred to a new owner when the current owner dies, without the need to go through probate. It also gives the current owner retained control over the property, including the right to change his or her mind about the transfer.

To do a property title search in California, you can go to the county website that the property is located in and search to see where you can enter the address. There are 58 different counties in California, and they all have their own systems that can locate this information.