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Trust Transfer Deed
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Record Trust Transfer Deeds with any of California’s 58 county recorders — online, in 24–48 hours, without leaving your desk.

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About This Document

What Is a Trust Transfer Deed?

A Trust Transfer Deed is used in California to transfer real property into or out of a living trust. It is typically a Grant Deed or Quitclaim Deed that includes specific language identifying the trust as the receiving party. California's Proposition 19 governs reassessment rules for trust transfers, and proper recording is essential to establish the transfer date for tax purposes.

When You Need It

When to Record a Trust Transfer Deed

You need a Trust Transfer Deed when placing property into a revocable living trust as part of your estate plan, removing property from a trust for sale or refinancing, transferring property to a successor trustee after the original trustor's death, or updating a trust after a name change or amendment.

Who We Serve

Built for Professionals & Individuals

  • Estate planning attorneys setting up or modifying revocable living trusts
  • Individuals transferring their primary residence or investment properties into a trust
  • Successor trustees administering an estate after the original trustor's death
  • Real estate attorneys handling property transfers in probate or trust administration
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Other Documents We Record in California

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Don’t see your document type? Contact us — if your county accepts it, we can record it.

Process

How It Works — 3 Simple Steps

1
Select Your County & Document
Choose your California county and select Trust Transfer Deed from the document list. Takes under 2 minutes.
2
Upload Your Document
Securely upload your prepared Trust Transfer Deed via our encrypted platform. Need document preparation first? We offer that too.
3
Submit Payment & We Handle the Rest
Pay the flat $130 service fee plus applicable county recording fees. We submit to the county recorder and notify you when your Trust Transfer Deed is officially recorded — typically within 24–48 hours.
FAQ

Trust Transfer Deed Recording FAQ

Is a Trust Transfer Deed exempt from property tax reassessment?

Trust transfers between spouses or from parent to child may qualify for exclusion from reassessment under Proposition 19. The exclusion is not automatic — a claim form must be filed with the county assessor. Consult a tax professional about filing the exclusion claim.

Does a Trust Transfer Deed require a PCOR?

Yes. California requires a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) or Transfer Declaration to be filed with any deed conveying real property, including Trust Transfer Deeds.

Can I transfer a property with a mortgage into a trust?

Generally yes. The Garn-St Germain Act protects borrowers who transfer property into a revocable living trust of which they are a beneficiary. However, always check with your lender before recording.

How long does Trust Transfer Deed recording take?

Most Trust Transfer Deeds submitted through eFileRecorder are recorded within 24-48 business hours.