Colton, CA · San Bernardino County
Grant Deed
This Grant Deed records a transfer of California real property, with grantors declaring documentary transfer tax details and acknowledging the conveyance before a notary.
- 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 deed documents a grant of real property in California for recording and includes spaces for the parcel number, documentary transfer tax, grantor signatures, and tax-statement mailing instructions. The form does not state a Colton-specific filing trigger; it is used when a grantor is conveying property and the deed is to be recorded. The completed document includes a notarial acknowledgment of the grantor’s execution.
Who needs it
Grantors conveying California real property who need a deed prepared for recording and instructions for where tax statements should be mailed may use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, where the grantor or grantors personally appear before the notary and acknowledge executing the deed in an authorized capacity.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Grant Deed
Download the one-page Grant Deed form and review its conveyance, transfer-tax, signature, and mailing sections.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the grantor, property, parcel, transfer-tax, date, and tax-statement mailing information requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary if remote notarization is available for your circumstances.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Appear before the notary and acknowledge executing the deed; follow the notary’s instructions for completing the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Send the completed deed to the appropriate recording office using its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colton. 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
- How do I get this Grant Deed notarized?
- Complete the deed, then book an appointment with a commissioned online notary if remote notarization is available for your circumstances. Sign and acknowledge the deed during the notarial appointment.
- Do I need to sign the deed before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment where the grantor or grantors personally appear before a notary and acknowledge executing the deed.
- Can I use an online notary for this California deed?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do I send the completed deed?
- The form says to mail the deed for recording and provides spaces for the recording request and tax-statement mailing address. Check with the appropriate recording office about submission instructions.