California Property Deed Searches The local Recorder's Office (or County Clerk) records all property deeds of ownership, property transfers, and related legal documents. Some California counties call it the Registrar of Deeds office.
What is evidence of property ownership?
The Deed: Key Proof of Ownership Your notarized warranty deed is proof of ownership, and that the grantor transferred complete and clear title to you. A quitclaim deed also proves full land ownership—if the person who conveyed the interest to you had full ownership.Oct 9, 2019
What is a document that proves ownership?
A property deed, or house deed, is a legal document that transfers ownership of real estate from the grantor (seller) to the grantee (buyer). Property deeds are the legal tool of defining ownership. When a property or house is sold, the buyer and seller sign the deed to transfer ownership.