Q: Does a preliminary change of ownership report have to be notarized in Riverside California
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No, there is no need to notarize the Preliminary Change of Ownership (PCO) form. County recorder requires notarization for most documents that need to be recorded. PCO is an informational sheet for the County recorder's internal uses, but the PCO itself does not get recorded. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
A: No, a PCOR is not notorized. It provides information to the Riverside County Tax Assessor to determine if the property must be reassessed for property tax purposes and if so, gives information about the value of the property. It has to be turned in to the Riverside County Recorder along with any deed that transfers title to the property. If you don't turn it in at the same time, then there is a $25 fine.
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