GRANT DEED

Secure Your Property Transfers

A Grant Deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership of real property from one person (the grantor) to another (the grantee). Notarization of the grantor’s signature is required to make the deed valid and recordable with the county recorder’s office.

Key Elements of a Grant Deed

1. Grantor and Grantee Information:Full legal names of both parties involved in the transfer.
   
2. Legal Description of the Property:A detailed description of the property being transferred, often including parcel numbers and boundaries.
   
3. Warranty of Title:The grantor guarantees that the property is free from undisclosed encumbrances during their ownership.
   
4. Signature of the Grantor:The grantor must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public.
   

Steps for Notarizing a Grant Deed

1. Verify the Grantor’s Identity:Confirm the grantor’s identity using valid, government-issued photo identification.
   
2. Ensure Document Completeness:Review the deed to confirm it is fully prepared, including all necessary details, but do not provide legal advice.
   
3. Witness the Signing:The grantor must sign the deed in the presence of the notary public.
   
4. Complete the Notarial Certificate:Fill out the acknowledgment certificate, including the notary’s signature and seal.
   
5. Advise on Recording:Inform the grantor or grantee that the deed must be filed with the local county recorder’s office to complete the transfer process.
   

Important Considerations

• Grantor’s Presence: The grantor must be physically present unless remote online notarization is permitted and arranged.
• Legal Advice: Notaries cannot provide advice about the terms or validity of the transfer. Recommend consulting a real estate attorney if there are questions.
• Witnesses: Some states may require additional witnesses for the notarization of deeds. Confirm local requirements.

Why Notarize a Grant Deed?

• Prevents Fraud: Ensures the transfer is intentional and agreed upon by the grantor.
• Legality: Makes the document eligible for recording with the county.
• Clarity: Provides an official record of the property transfer process.

Pricing:

• Flat Fee: $10.00 per notarial act
• State-Regulated Mileage Fee: $67.0 cents per mile (round trip)
• East Valley & Pinal Counties: Standard rates apply, except Apache Junction, which incurs an additional $10 fee.
• Parking Fees: Downtown courthouse parking fees are passed on to the client.

Flexible Service Hours:

Additional fees may apply during Federal Holidays, after 6 PM, and on weekends. A nominal fee of $25.00 per 15 minutes will be charged for wait times if we are delayed.