An explanation of our general process.
- The first thing we need is for you to fill out and submit an application. That can be accomplished by either filling out the application on our website, or by requesting a questionnaire that we can email you. They are both the same application, so use whichever is most comfortable for you. We also need you to accept our contract for services. This is in our application form, in the response to submission to our application, and in the email packet that we can send to you.
- Once we have your application and contract, it takes about 3-4 business days to draw up the required paperwork. Once it is ready, someone from Sacramento Deed Services will contact you to set up the signing. This could be Meloney, our notary, Tim, who is usually the one drawing up the paperwork, or it could be Jimmy, or Mike, the Deed Guru's.
- Depending on your location, we can either set up a time and place to meet, or we can send the paperwork to you, at which time, you would find a notary public in your area, have it signed and notarized, and then mail it back to us.
- Once we have the completed paperwork, we will submit it to the appropriate county recorder with the required method of payment.
What do I need to get this process started?
The list of items that we require is usually very easy to put together. They are listed below.
- We need an application filled out. If you need more than a basic Grant Deed, please use the application to fill out the basic information for your property, and then let us know in the "additional information" section what kind of property transfer you are seeking. Examples would be Note and Deed of Trust, or Affidavit of Death. We will then send you a specialized questionnaire.
- We will need your Identification Card at the time of signing.
- We really like Cash and Checks for payment. We can also accept credit card payments via Paypal in an email that we can send you after signing the documents.
- We don't need your social security information, or birth certificate.
What does my payment cover?
Our fee covers:
- In-office notarization
- Our processing time
- and the recording fee
- It does not cover any required taxes
You only have to make one payment as long as you are near enough to our area to come into the office. Otherwise, you will need to pay for a notary public near you, or if you are in Sacramento County, or in a close-enough neighboring county, we can send an experienced notary public to meet you at a separate location for an additional fee.
What do I do once I have received the paperwork?
If you are in an area that requires us to send you the documents, then you will need to:
- Make sure that the documents look correct. Any necessary changes can be corrected fairly easily, so don't get worried if you see that a comma is missing.
- Look on Google for a Notary Public near you.
- Once the documents are signed and notarized, you can use the prepaid manila envelope that comes with a mailed packet, or you can put in in your own envelope, if the documents were emailed to you.
- Mail it back.
Can you send a notary public to me, if I live too far away to come to your office?
We can only supply a notary if you are close enough to Sacramento County. Otherwise, you will need to find one.
Can I have request a mobile notary for stuff besides property transfers?
Absolutely. Our Mobile Notary Public, Meloney, is extremely experienced and reliable. She has performed over Seven Thousand notaries so far, and can apply her deep well of expertise to suit your needs. Her personal motto is "If you're not a half-hour early, you're late.", lol. You can find her on our dedicated page for her services, and by clicking here.