The Assessor’s Office makes name and ownership changes to accounts based upon legal documents of record ONLY.
The following documents are acceptable when the ownership change is prompted by these events:
Divorce
Decree of Dissolution including a description of the real property and distribution agreement
A copy of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, if it is referred to in the
Decree of Dissolution
Death of Spouse
Both spouses listed on the tax rolls: a copy of the death certificate
Only the deceased spouse listed: a copy of the death certificate
AND one of the following:
§ Community Property Agreement; OR
§ Will/probate; OR
§ Deed by which you acquired the property, showing both spouses as Grantees
If property is listed to a trust, a copy of the Trust Agreement
Death of Other Family Member
Death Certificate and Declaration of Distribution (Probate)
If estate is valued at under $60,000, and no probate is required, a copy of the Will showing distribution of property, and a copy of the Small Estate Affidavit
Real Estate Contract Fulfillment
- Fulfillment Deed OR
- Warranty Deed (from Seller to Buyer)
Foreclosure
- Trustee’s Deed
- Civil Court Judgment
- Sheriff’s Deed
General
- Warranty Deed / Fulfillment Deed
- Seller’s Assignment / Purchaser’s Assignment
- Quit Claim Deed
- Civil Court Judgment
I M P O R T A N T
The following documents DO NOT convey real property:
- Satisfaction of Mortgage
- Deed of Trust
- Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
- Deed of Reconveyance
Where to find these documents
- Your personal records (start here!)
- Title Insurance Company
- Auditor’s Office or Auditor’s database
- Clerk’s Office
