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California - San Mateo County Quit Claim Deed Form
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San Mateo County Quit Claim Deed Form Page 1
Quit Claim Deed Form - San Mateo County
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included | Document last updated 8/9/2017
San Mateo County Quit Claim Deed Guide Page 1
Quit Claim Deed Guide - San Mateo County
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included | Document last updated 8/11/2017
San Mateo County Completed Example of the Quit Claim Deed Document Page 1
Completed Example of the Quit Claim Deed Document - San Mateo County
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included | Document last updated 8/9/2017
Preliminary Change of Ownership
Preliminary Change of Ownership *
Included supplemental form
This is a required form, due at the time of recording. There is a $20.00 penalty fee for non-compliance.
Parent to Child Exclusion
Parent to Child Exclusion *
Included supplemental form
California statutes require transferor(s)/seller(s) to sign a claim for a reassessment exclusion for transfers between parent(s) and child(ren). Signatures from both the transferor(s) and transferee(s) are required to complete the claim.
Grandparent to Grandchild Exclusion
Grandparent to Grandchild Exclusion *
Included supplemental form
California statutes require transferor(s)/seller(s) to sign a claim for a reassessment exclusion for transfers between grandparent(s) and grandchild(ren). Signatures from both the transferor(s) and transferee(s) are required to complete the claim.
Change in Ownership Statement Death of Real Property Owner
Change in Ownership Statement Death of Real Property Owner *
Included supplemental form
This form is used by the personal representative of the deceased property owner, who files this statement with the San Mateo County Assessor to request a Completed Change in Ownership Statement.
Transfer Tax
Transfer Tax *
Included supplemental form
Use the affidavit form to calculate taxes owed or to explain the applicable exemption. If the conveyance is exempt, consult the list for further explanation. Specific questions may be answered on the FAQ sheet provided by San Mateo County.
Notary Certificates
Notary Certificates *
Included supplemental form
The supplemental forms in this section can be used as loose certificates by California notaries.
*Supplemental forms (forms other than the actual deed form) are made available as a courtesy with your order. Supplemental forms come directly from the state or local jurisdiction that requires them, we offer no support for the supplemental forms, we did not make them.
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    • A guide that explains every blank on the Quit Claim Deed Form.
    • A completed example of the Quit Claim Deed to give you an idea of what a properly completed document looks like.
    • All supplemental forms that may be required by San Mateo County when recording your document.
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What is the California Quit Claim Deed?
Quitclaim deeds in California are initially defined by Civ. Code, §§ 1092, 1104-1107, 1113, and further in Gov. Code §§ 27279-27297.7, 27320-27337.

Content:
Each document submitted for recording should have the title near the top of the first page (Gov. Code § 27324). Include the name and address of the individual requesting recording as well as a name and return address for use after the quitclaim deed is recorded. Provide the name and address of the individual or entity to receive tax bills at the bottom of the first page. (Gov. Code §§ 27321.5, 27361.6). In addition, every quit claim deed must contain the name and address of everyone with an ownership interest in the property. Be certain to present the names in exactly the same way they’re found on the prior deed. If there are any unrecorded changes, provide the original and new names like this: Jane Doe, formerly known as Jane Smith. See Gov. Code § 27288.1.

Any document which modifies, releases, or cancels the provisions of a previously recorded document shall state the recorder identification number or the book and page of the document being modified, released, or canceled. (Gov. Code § 27361.6). Additionally, Gov. Code § 27280.5 requires that the names of parties required to be indexed appearing in any instrument, paper, or notice presented for recordation should be legibly typed or printed near the signature. The names of all persons executing or witnessing a document shall be legibly signed or shall be typed or printed to the side of or below the signature.
While not specifically discussed in the statutes, a valid quit claim deed should also include, at minimum, a complete legal description of the property and the name, address, and vesting choice of the grantee.

Recording:
Note that Gov. Code § 27293 requires that quit claim deeds in languages other than English are not suitable for recording. Civ. Code § 1169 states that quit claim deeds must be recorded by the County Recorder of the county in which the conveyed real estate is situated.
Civ. Code §§ 1213-1214 discuss California’s recording statute, which is classified as "race-notice." Basically, the first bona fide purchaser….will prevail over an earlier purchaser who failed to record the conveyance. So, despite Civ. Code §1217, which states that "an unrecorded instrument is valid as between the parties thereto and those who have notice thereof," just because the parties on the quit claim deed know about it, their knowledge does NOT constitute constructive notice to the public. Therefore, RECORD THE QUIT CLAIM DEED as soon as possible after executing it. This protects the interests of all parties.

Gov. Code § 27361.6 formalizes some formatting requirements: The top right 2 ½" X 5" corner is reserved for the Recorder’s use only. The top left 2 ½" X 3 ½" corner is reserved for the name of the person requesting recording and a return name and address. The title of the document must appear on the first page immediately below the space reserved for the Recorder.
Areas covered by these Quit Claim Deed Forms:
  • San Mateo County
Including:
  • Atherton
  • Belmont
  • Brisbane
  • Burlingame
  • Daly City
  • El Granada
  • Half Moon Bay
  • La Honda
  • Loma Mar
  • Menlo Park
  • Millbrae
  • Montara
  • Moss Beach
  • Pacifica
  • Pescadero
  • Portola Valley
  • Redwood City
  • San Bruno
  • San Carlos
  • San Francisco
  • San Gregorio
  • San Mateo
  • South San Francisco
 
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