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Madera County Grant Deed for Life Estate Form

Madera County Grant Deed for Life Estate Form

Madera County Grant Deed for Life Estate Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/17/2025
Madera County Grant Deed for Life Estate Guide

Madera County Grant Deed for Life Estate Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/28/2024
Madera County Completed Example of a Grant Deed for Life Estate Document

Madera County Completed Example of a Grant Deed for Life Estate Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/1/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Madera County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

County Recorder
Address:
200 West 4th St
Madera, California 93637-3548

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m / Recording until 3:30 pm

Phone: (559) 675-7724

Recording Tips for Madera County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Madera County

Properties in any of these areas use Madera County forms:

  • Ahwahnee
  • Bass Lake
  • Chowchilla
  • Coarsegold
  • Madera
  • North Fork
  • O Neals
  • Oakhurst
  • Raymond
  • Wishon

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Madera County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Madera County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Madera County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Madera County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Madera County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Madera County?

Recording fees in Madera County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (559) 675-7724 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

This life estate deed is a document that transfers ownership of real property, while reserving access and use of the property for the duration of the grantor's life. It allows the original owner (grantor) to remain on the premises with full access to and benefits from the property. The grantee under the deed reserving a life estate for the grantor is not entitled to possession of the property until the grantor dies.

(California Grant Deed for Life Estate Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Madera County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Grant Deed for Life Estate meets all recording requirements specific to Madera County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Madera County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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