Protect your private loan with a recorded deed of trust on the property
Same-Day Recording
Prepared and e-recorded to any of California's 58 counties
$400 Flat Fee
Attorneys charge $1,000+. We prepare the same documents for $400
No Escrow Needed
Escrow won't prepare it without a transaction. We prepare it standalone
What Is It
What Is a Deed of Trust in California?
A deed of trust secures a loan against real property. It involves three parties: the borrower (trustor), the lender (beneficiary), and a neutral trustee. If the borrower defaults, the trustee can sell the property through non-judicial foreclosure.
Private lenders, family members, and realtors facilitating seller financing all need a properly prepared deed of trust and promissory note. Escrow companies will not prepare a deed of trust without a full transaction — and attorneys charge $1,000+.
TrustPoint prepares your deed of trust and promissory note for $400 + $100 and e-records same day in any California county.
Services & Pricing
Deed of Trust Services — Flat-Fee Pricing
Flat-fee document preparation by a registered California LDA. Recording fees are separate.
Deed of Trust
Deed of Trust Preparation
Secures a private loan against real property. Drafted to your county's recording requirements.
Escrow companies only prepare deeds of trust during a property sale. For private loans, family loans, or seller financing outside of escrow — you need TrustPoint.
Deed of trust — drafted to your county's recording standards
A legal document that secures a loan against real property in California. Three parties — the borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and a neutral trustee. If the borrower defaults, the trustee can sell the property through non-judicial foreclosure.
Is it the same as a mortgage?
Same purpose but California uses deeds of trust. Key difference: non-judicial foreclosure (faster, no court) vs judicial foreclosure with a mortgage.
Why can't escrow prepare it?
Escrow companies only prepare deeds of trust as part of a full property sale transaction. For private loans, family loans, or seller financing outside of escrow, you need TrustPoint.
Do I also need a promissory note?
Yes — always. The promissory note sets out loan amount, interest rate, payment schedule, and default terms. The deed of trust secures the note against the property. We prepare both for $400 + $100.
Can you record in any county?
Yes — all 58 California counties including Santa Clara, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Sacramento, San Francisco. Same-day e-recording.
I'm a realtor — can you help?
Absolutely. We work with realtors across California whose clients need deed of trust preparation for seller financing, private lending, or family loans. Same-day turnaround. Call us directly.
Are you an attorney?
No. TrustPoint is a registered Legal Document Assistant (LDA #268, Santa Clara County). We prepare documents at your direction but cannot provide legal advice. About us.
Need a Deed of Trust Prepared & Recorded?
Complete our online intake form in 10 minutes. $400 + $100 promissory note, e-recorded same day in any California county.
IMPORTANT: TrustPoint Disability & Legal Services LLC is a registered and bonded Legal Document Assistant (LDA #268, Santa Clara County). We are not attorneys. We prepare documents at your specific direction. We do not provide legal advice or representation. 434 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123 · 408-766-3532 · info@trustpointdisabilityandlegalservices.com
