Deed Preparation & Transfer Documents
for the Bay Area
ClearPath prepares property transfer documents for self-represented owners throughout the Bay Area. Grant, quitclaim, interspousal, and trust transfer deeds are prepared using the deed type, parties, ownership interest, and vesting selected by you or your attorney.
Preparation may require the current recorded deed, a complete legal description, return-address information, and a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report. The county recorder—not ClearPath—decides whether a document is accepted for recording.
We are not a law firm and we do not provide legal advice. We cannot advise you on how to hold title or the tax consequences of a transfer. We prepare the deed you direct and coordinate the recording.
Grant deed / quitclaim deed / interspousal transfer deed
$275–$450
Fixed flat-rate fees for document preparation
Professionally prepared at your direction
Organized from your selected forms and instructions
Property documents, prepared at your direction
We prepare the following what we prepare based entirely on the factual information and instructions you provide.
Grant deeds
Grant deeds transferring ownership with the standard covenants of title.
Quitclaim deeds
Quitclaim deeds transferring whatever interest the grantor holds.
Interspousal transfer deeds
Deeds transferring property between spouses, prepared to your direction.
Trust transfer deeds
Deeds moving real property into or out of a living trust.
Change of ownership reports
Preliminary Change of Ownership Reports (PCOR) required at recording.
Recording coordination
Document recording and e-recording support with the county recorder.
From deed to recorded title
A clear process for preparing your selected documents from the information and instructions you provide.
Provide the details
You give us the parties, the legal description, and how you want the transfer prepared. We don't advise on vesting or tax — you direct the content.
We prepare the documents
We prepare the deed and the accompanying PCOR with the exact language and formatting your county recorder requires.
Sign and submit for recording
You review and sign with the required acknowledgment. Recording coordination is separately available; county review, fees, taxes, and processing times remain outside our control.
Transparent Pricing
Deed preparation & transfer document pricing
You or your attorney select the deed and vesting.
Grant deed / quitclaim deed / interspousal transfer deed
Preliminary change of ownership report
Deed + PCOR package
E-recording / county recording service
Please Note:Notary, county fees, transfer taxes, title services, and advice are separate.
What's Included
- One deed prepared based strictly on your selected instrument type and vesting
- Transcription of the legal description from a client-supplied source record
- Preparation of a PCOR when included in your selected scope
What's Not Included
- Title searches, title insurance, or verification of current ownership
- Legal or tax advice regarding vesting, reassessment exclusions, or lender consent
- Selection of the appropriate deed or tax exemptions
- Notary, county recording costs, transfer taxes, or guaranteed county acceptance
Prerequisites and timing factors
A clear, legible copy of the current recorded deed and legal description
Complete names, exact vesting instructions, and transfer details
Your timely arrangement of notarization (required before recording)
County recorder workload, review policies, and return periods
Important Context
Key Considerations
Deeds have legal consequences
Changing property title can trigger tax reassessments or lender acceleration. Get advice before selecting the deed, vesting, or exemption.
Recording is separate
Document preparation alone does not place the instrument in public records. E-recording is available as an optional add-on.
Official Resources
Deed transfer questions
Common questions about our deed preparation & transfer documents services.
What deed documents can ClearPath prepare?
At your direction, ClearPath can prepare grant, quitclaim, interspousal, and trust transfer deeds, plus a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report and recording package when selected.
Can ClearPath choose the deed or vesting?
No. You or your attorney select the deed type, interests, grantees, and vesting. ClearPath cannot advise how title should be held or what legal effect a transfer will have.
What is included in the $495 deed and PCOR package?
It combines preparation of a deed and Preliminary Change of Ownership Report. Recording fees, county charges, transfer taxes, notarization, title work, and advice are not included unless stated.
How long does deed preparation and recording take?
Preparation depends on the current deed or legal description and complete transfer instructions. Signing, notarization, recorder review, correction, and return affect timing; no recording date is guaranteed.
Will a deed transfer trigger reassessment or tax?
A transfer may have property, transfer, income, gift, or estate-tax consequences. ClearPath cannot analyze consequences or claim an exclusion; consult an attorney, tax professional, or assessor.
Can ClearPath record the deed?
Recording coordination is separately listed. County fees and transfer taxes are additional. The recorder decides acceptance, and recording does not guarantee a desired legal or tax result.
What should I provide for deed preparation?
Provide the current recorded deed or legal description, parcel information if available, legal names, return address, and deed and vesting instructions selected by you or your attorney.
Does the deed need notarization?
The grantor's signature generally must be acknowledged for recording. ClearPath organizes the prepared deed for signing but notary service is separate unless expressly stated.
ClearPath is not a law firm.
ClearPath is a California Legal Document Assistant. We are not a law firm and we do not provide legal advice, legal opinions, recommend legal strategy, or select forms on your behalf. All documents are prepared at your specific direction. Court filing fees and government costs are quoted and billed separately at cost. If you need legal advice, you should consult a licensed attorney.
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