Documents we notarize
- Grant deed — transferring property ownership
- Quitclaim deed — releasing interest in a property
- Deed of trust (non-loan-closing — for private party transactions)
- Interspousal transfer deed
- Affidavit of death of joint tenant / trustee
- Preliminary change of ownership report (PCOR)
- Subordination agreements
- Lease agreements requiring notarization
- 1031 exchange documents
Loan signings vs. real estate document notarizations
If you're closing a mortgage or refinance, that's a loan signing — a more complex service handled under our loan signing package with a flat rate. Real estate document notarizations are for standalone deeds, transfers, and related paperwork outside of a formal escrow closing.
Common scenarios
- Adding or removing a spouse from a deed after marriage or divorce
- Transferring property into a living trust
- Gifting property to a family member
- Clearing title after the death of a joint tenant
- Private party real estate sales without escrow
What to bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID matching the name on the document exactly
- The document unsigned — do not sign until the notary is present
- If another party is listed on the document, they must also be present with ID
Note: We are not attorneys and cannot advise on which deed form to use or how to complete the document. Have your attorney or title company prepare the document before booking a notary appointment.