Although we cannot give legal advice, we can provide you with the requirements to make a document transferring ownership or real property acceptable for recording. The two most common documents used to transfer ownership are the Grant Deed or Quit Claim Deed. These forms are available at many Stanislaus area office supply stores.

• Please fill in area in top left hand corner "Recording Requested By:"
• Please fill in area in top left hand corner that reads "When Recorded Mail To:"
• Name(s) of the Grantor(s). Also known as the Seller(s), old owners
• Name(s) of the Grantee(s). Also known as the Buyer(s), new owners
• Description/identification of real property located in Stanislaus County, such as lot & tract
• Assessor's Parcel Number
• Documentary transfer tax declaration
• "When recorded mail to" address
• Mailing address for future tax statements
• City where property located or Unincorporated specified
• Signature(s) of grantor(s)
• Signature(s) of grantor(s) acknowledged by a notary public

Additionally, a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) must accompany the document. This report form is available free of charge from our office or the Stanislaus County Assessor by calling 209-525-6461. If this report is not presented at the time of recording, an additional recording fee of $20.00 will be assessed.

If transfer tax is paid: The fee for recording is $8.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page plus survey fee and full amount of the transfer tax. If no transfer tax is paid: The fee for recording is $8.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. If any part of the document is other than 8 1/2" x 11" an additional fee of $3.00 per page will be charged.

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