Who needs Grant Deed?
All property deeds are considered legal documents that are used to legally transfer property. It is used by the granter and grantee. A granter is a person or an entity who have sold the property. Grantee is a person or entity that buys the property.
What is Grant Deed for?
Grant deed is generally used for title transfer in California. With Grant Deed a granter states that the property has no restrictions to be used or transferred. Granter also guarantees that property hasn’t been sold to anyone else. This way a grantee is ensured there are no taxes owed on the property that would make it illegal to sell.
Is Grant Deed accompanied by other forms?
Normally grant deed isn’t accompanied by other document, butt it may contain some attachments. The notary acknowledges the document and places a seal on it to show that all information provided by the parties is valid and the document is properly completed.
When is Grant Deed due?
Grant Deed is completed when the one person or entity is ready to transfer rights for the property to another person or entity.
How do I fill out Grant Deed?
Grant deed is a brief document that contains such information:
- Name of the granter and grantee
- Description of the property that is going to be transferred
- Execution, delivery and acceptance
- Granters’ and notary’s signature and the date
Where do I send Grant Deed?
Grant Deed is recorded with county Recorder’s office. Once the deed is recorded it becomes valid. There is also a fee for each page of the deed.