Monterey County Warranty Deed Form

Monterey County Warranty Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Monterey County Warranty Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Monterey County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
Salinas, California 93902-0570
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Recording until 4:00 pm
Phone: (831) 755-5041 or toll free from peninsula (831) 647-77
Recording Tips for Monterey County:
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
Cities and Jurisdictions in Monterey County
Properties in any of these areas use Monterey County forms:
- Aromas
- Big Sur
- Bradley
- Carmel
- Carmel By The Sea
- Carmel Valley
- Castroville
- Chualar
- Gonzales
- Greenfield
- Jolon
- King City
- Lockwood
- Marina
- Monterey
- Moss Landing
- Pacific Grove
- Pebble Beach
- Salinas
- San Ardo
- San Lucas
- Seaside
- Soledad
- Spreckels
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Monterey County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Monterey 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 Monterey County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Monterey 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 Monterey 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 Monterey County?
Recording fees in Monterey County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (831) 755-5041 or toll free from peninsula (831) 647-77 for current fees.
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A transfer of real property in California is an act of the parties, or of the law, by which the title to real property is conveyed from one living person to another (CIV 1039). Transfers of real estate are conducted through the use of standard real estate deeds, such as warranty deeds, which are used often in this state for a conveyance of real property.
The use of the word "grant" in a conveyance by which any estate in fee simple or inheritance is to be passed implies the following covenants, and none other, on the part of the grantor for himself and his heirs to the grantee, his heirs, and assigns, unless they are restrained by specific terms in the deed: (1) That previous to the time of execution of the conveyance, the grantor has not conveyed the same estate, or any right, title, or interest therein to any person other than the grantee and (2) that the estate is, at the time of execution of the conveyance, free from any encumbrances done, made, or suffered by the grantor or by any person claiming under him (CIV 1113). Although the California Statutes do not address it, the grantor in a warranty deed will warrant and defend the title against the claims of all persons.
The grantor to a warranty deed must sign and have his or her signature acknowledged in order for the instrument to be recorded. A California all-purpose acknowledgement is required to be on a document. The officer taking the acknowledgement of an instrument should have a certificate endorsed to the deed (CIV 1188). All warranty deeds in California must be accompanied by a completed Preliminary Change of Ownership Report when submitted for recording.
Instruments that are entitled to be recorded may be recorded in the office of the county clerk in the county where the property is located (CIV 1169). Once a warranty deed has been recorded, it serves as constructive notice of the contents to subsequent purchasers and mortgagees (CIV 1213). Every conveyance of real property is void as against any subsequent purchaser or mortgagee of the same real property, or part thereof, in good faith and for a valuable consideration, whose conveyance is first duly recorded, and as against any judgment affecting the title, unless the conveyance shall have been duly recorded prior to the record of notice of action (CIV 1214). If unrecorded, a warranty deed is valid as between the parties to it and those who have notice of it (CIV 1217).
(California Warranty Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Monterey County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Warranty Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Monterey County.
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