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Orange County Grant Deed for Life Estate Form

Orange County Grant Deed for Life Estate Form

Orange 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
Orange County Grant Deed for Life Estate Guide

Orange County Grant Deed for Life Estate Guide

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

Orange 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 Orange County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

County Administration South
Address:
601 N. Ross St.
Santa Ana, California 92701

Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Phone: (714) 834-2500

Old Orange County Courthouse
Address:
211 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, California 92701

Hours: Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Phone: (714) 834-2500

South County Branch Office
Address:
24031 El Toro Rd, Suite 150
Santa Ana, California 92653

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm / Recording until 4:00pm

Phone: (714) 834-2500

North County Branch Office
Address:
201 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton , California 92832

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Phone: (714) 834-2500

Recording Tips for Orange 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 for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Orange County

Properties in any of these areas use Orange County forms:

  • Aliso Viejo
  • Anaheim
  • Atwood
  • Brea
  • Buena Park
  • Capistrano Beach
  • Corona Del Mar
  • Costa Mesa
  • Cypress
  • Dana Point
  • East Irvine
  • El Toro
  • Foothill Ranch
  • Fountain Valley
  • Fullerton
  • Garden Grove
  • Huntington Beach
  • Irvine
  • La Habra
  • La Palma
  • Ladera Ranch
  • Laguna Beach
  • Laguna Hills
  • Laguna Niguel
  • Laguna Woods
  • Lake Forest
  • Los Alamitos
  • Midway City
  • Mission Viejo
  • Newport Beach
  • Newport Coast
  • Orange
  • Placentia
  • Rancho Santa Margarita
  • San Clemente
  • San Juan Capistrano
  • Santa Ana
  • Seal Beach
  • Silverado
  • Stanton
  • Sunset Beach
  • Surfside
  • Trabuco Canyon
  • Tustin
  • Villa Park
  • Westminster
  • Yorba Linda

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Orange County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Orange 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 Orange County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County?

Recording fees in Orange County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (714) 834-2500 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 Orange 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 Orange County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Orange 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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