Truckee, CA · Nevada County
THAP Deed of Trust and Security Agreement
A recordable deed of trust that secures a Town of Truckee down-payment assistance loan against a Home Access Program property.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The Town of Truckee uses this Deed of Trust to secure repayment of a Truckee Home Access Program (THAP) loan made to help a qualified buyer purchase a deed-restricted home. The Trustor grants the Town, as beneficiary, a lien on the property, and the signature must be notarized before the Town records the instrument in Nevada County.
Who needs it
THAP homebuyers who receive a Town of Truckee down-payment loan secured against the property they are purchasing.
Why it needs a notary
As a recorded lien instrument, each Trustor signature page carries a California All-Purpose Acknowledgment that a notary public must complete.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the THAP Deed of Trust from the Town of Truckee Community Development Department.
- 2
Complete the Loan Details
Fill in the Trustor, Trustee, loan amount, and property description as instructed by Town staff.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the Trustor signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the acknowledgment while the notary verifies your ID and completes the notarial certificate.
- 5
Return for Recording
Submit the notarized Deed of Trust to the Town Clerk to be recorded against the property.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Truckee. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to notarize the THAP Deed of Trust?
- Yes. As a recorded lien against your property, the Trustor's signature must be notarized with a California All-Purpose Acknowledgment.
- How do I get this document notarized online?
- Book a remote online notary session, upload the completed Deed of Trust, and sign while the notary verifies your identity over live video.
- Is this the same as the Deed Restriction?
- No. The Deed Restriction limits who can occupy the home; the Deed of Trust secures repayment of the Town's loan and is signed and notarized separately.
- Will Nevada County accept a remote online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts validly performed under another state's law, but check with the Town of Truckee or the recorder if you are unsure before signing.
- Where does the notarized Deed of Trust get sent?
- It is recorded by the Town of Truckee Clerk against the property in the Official Records of Nevada County.