A Deed of Reconveyance is a document that typically releases a security interest held by a lender (i.e., a loan was paid). We recommend you always confirm with the lender that an obligation is satisfied.
An original certified death certificate will need to be recorded in our office. This removes the name of the decedent from the County's ownership records. Fees are involved with this process.
You will not receive a new deed as the original deed was issued at the time you purchased your property. However, you should receive a satisfaction of mortgage or deed of reconveyance from your mortgage company.
We recommend contacting any of the local title companies. Each title company has ready made copies of CC&Rs. Alternatively, we recommend reviewing your title report if the CC&Rs cover your property or contact your homeowners association. Finally, you may research CC&Rs in our records.
In the past, this office had a Fee/Instrument Number (e.g. 93-12345) as well as a Book & Page Number (e.g., 456-1234). Our office now has a system with the year and document number (e.g., 2007-12345).
Your deed may be available online (1985 to present). If the deed was recorded prior to 1985, you will need to request it in writing. Please see the Ordering Copies tab.
