Q: CAN I FILE A QUITCLAIM DEED MYSELF? CAN AN ESCROW OFFICER LOOK IT OVER?
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You need to provide additional information to help clarify your question. Generally, if you have title to a real property, you have the right to sell or transfer your title. Your right to sell or transfer title may be limited by any contractual obligations (e.g., terms of mortgage loan against the property), statutory provisions (e.g., fraudulent transfer laws), etc. There is no need to use an escrow to record a quitclaim deed; anyone may go to the County Recorder's office, stand in line, pay the fees and have a deed recorded. An escrow officer may be able to review the deed for you, but she/he cannot provide you legal advice. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
A: Yes you can fill out a quit claim deed yourself and have it filed with the county recorders office. You also want to fill out a preliminary change of ownership report and submit it along with the quit claim deed.
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