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Deed Preparation · E-Recording · LDA #268

Transfer Property in California Without Triggering a Reassessment.

$275 Flat Fee Same-Day E-Recording

A deed without the right exclusion form can permanently reassess your property — often adding thousands per year. We file Prop 13 §63 or Prop 19 BOE-19-P with your deed so the exclusion is locked in day one. Verify LDA #268 ↗ · CALDA ↗

Start My Deed — $275 (408) 766-3532
Quinnie Do at TrustPoint reviewing a California property deed with a client at her San Jose office.
E-Recording Available All 58 California Counties
Thousands of DeedsPrepared since 2020
Prop 13 / Prop 19Exclusions filed correctly
LDA #268Registered & Bonded
All 58 CountiesSame-day e-recording
Why Homeowners Choose TrustPoint

Attorney-Quality Deed Work — Without the Attorney Bill.

1

Verifiable LDA Credential

LDA #268 — verify with the CALDA member directory.

2

Flat Fee, Not Hourly

$275 base. Attorneys: $1,500–$3,000 for the same work.

3

Exclusions Filed Day One

Prop 13 §63 or Prop 19 §63.2 filed with the deed.

4

All 58 Counties, Same Day

Title companies won't help without escrow. We do.

The Question Most Clients Ask First

Will Recording a New Deed Raise My Property Taxes?

Prop 13 — Automatic Exclusions

Under R&T §63, these transfers are automatically excluded. Your Prop 13 base year value carries over — no claim form.

  • Adding or removing a spouse
  • Divorce-related transfers
  • Property into your own revocable trust
  • Name correction, cotenant restructure

Deed type matters. A quitclaim missing the §63 language can still trigger reassessment. We use the correct deed.

Prop 19 — Parent-Child / Grandparent-Grandchild

Under R&T §63.2 (eff. Feb 16, 2021), these transfers require a BOE-19-P claim within one year. Child must occupy the home as primary residence.

  • Parent to adult child
  • Grandparent to grandchild (parents deceased)
  • Parent's primary residence only
  • Protected: parent's taxable value + $1M

Miss the form = full reassessment. We file BOE-19-P with your deed.

Not sure which applies? We walk through it during your free consultation.

Flat-Fee Pricing — Every Add-On In Writing

$275 base, plus only what you need.

Most attorneys charge $1,500+ for the same work. We publish every fee upfront — including the Prop 13 or Prop 19 exclusion form.

  • $275 covers any deed type: grant, quitclaim, interspousal, trust transfer, correction
  • PCOR included
  • Prop 13 or Prop 19 BOE-19-P claim prepared for $100 each
  • San Francisco Tax Affidavit $50 (required for SF transfers)

Deed Preparation

$275flat

Includes PCOR · any deed type · all 58 CA counties

Deed Preparation + PCORAny deed type
$275
Same-Day E-RecordingElectronic delivery
+$50
Title SearchCurrent vesting from county
+$30
Notary PublicPer signature, in-office
+$15
Prop 13 Exclusion ClaimR&T §63 · spousal, trust, cotenant
+$100
Prop 19 BOE-19-P FormR&T §63.2 · parent-child
+$100
San Francisco Tax AffidavitRequired for SF transfers
+$50
County Recording FeeSet by county
Varies
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Quoted in writing.

Every California Deed Type

Grant Deed, Quitclaim, Interspousal, Trust Transfer — Same $275 Fee.

Grant Deed

Transfer with warranty of clear title. Standard for sales.

Quitclaim Deed

Transfer whatever interest exists — no warranty.

Interspousal Transfer

Built-in §63 exclusion. For adding or removing a spouse.

Trust Transfer Deed

Funds your living trust. Required to actually avoid probate.

Correction Deed

Fixes errors on a recorded deed.

Affidavit of Death

Removes a deceased joint tenant or trustor.

Common Questions

Answers Before You Call.

I want to transfer my house to my child — will the property taxes go up?
Most likely yes, unless you file the right form. Under Proposition 19 (R&T §63.2), a parent-to-child transfer only avoids reassessment if the property was the parent's primary residence, the child makes it their own primary residence within one year, and the BOE-19-P claim is filed. Miss any condition and the home is reassessed at current market value — often $8,000–$15,000+ per year in added tax, permanently. We prepare the deed and BOE-19-P together ($275 + $100).
I want to add my spouse to the deed — do I need to file an exclusion?
No separate claim form is needed under R&T §63 — the spousal exclusion is automatic. But the deed type matters. A quitclaim missing the statutory interspousal language can still flag for reassessment. We use the correct interspousal transfer deed. $275 flat.
What's the difference between Prop 13 and Prop 19 exclusions?
Prop 13 (§63) covers automatic exclusions: spousal transfers, revocable trust funding, name corrections. No claim form needed. Prop 19 (§63.2) covers parent-child and grandparent-grandchild transfers, which require a BOE-19-P claim form within one year. Each form: $100.
Do I need an attorney to prepare a California deed?
No. California doesn't require an attorney to prepare or record a deed. A Registered LDA can prepare your deed at your direction. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice.
Why is there a separate San Francisco Tax Affidavit fee?
San Francisco County requires a Transfer Tax Affidavit on most recorded deeds (separate from the standard PCOR). It documents whether the transfer is subject to or exempt from SF documentary transfer tax. We prepare it for $50. Other counties don't require this.
How fast can you record the deed?
Most deeds are prepared within 24 hours of your appointment. Once signed and notarized in-office, we e-record same-day. Typical turnaround: 1–2 business days.

Protect Your Property Tax Base. Get the Deed Done Right.

$275 deed + correct Prop 13 or Prop 19 exclusion. Same-day e-recording, all 58 California counties.

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