California Property Title Transfer Services

Safe and Accurate Property Transfers

Transferring property titles in California involves legal documentation and strict property tax regulations. Improper handling can lead to unintended tax consequences, disputes, or legal issues.

Oakland Oriental Group Inc specializes in assisting families to safely and efficiently complete property transfers while ensuring you understand and take advantage of property tax reassessment exclusions.

How We Can Assist You

Document Preparation

We prepare all necessary documents for property transfers, including:

  • Grant Deeds
  • Quitclaim Deeds
  • Other related property transfer documents

We ensure every document is accurate, legally compliant, and dispute-free.

County Registration Assistance

We guide you through the county recording process and ensure all documents are properly recorded, making your property transfer smooth and legally sound.

Property Tax Reassessment Exclusions

California property tax is generally based on market value, but certain transfers qualify for reassessment exclusions. maximize Your exemptions and avoid unnecessary taxes.

Common Exemptions Include:
  • Transfers Between Spouses:
    Usually exempt from reassessment.

 

  • Transfers Between Parents and Children / Grandparents and Grandchildren:
  • Before February 16, 2021: Exemption under Prop 58 / Prop 193
  • After February 16, 2021 (Prop 19): Only the primary residence qualifies, and
           Children must make the property their primary residence and meet all deadlines, and
           Any portion exceeding $1,000,000 above the original assessed value may be partially reassessed
 
  • Co-Tenant Transfers:
    If two co-owners live together and one passes away, transferring their share to the surviving co-owner may qualify for property tax reassessment exclusion.

We assist in providing guidance, preparing forms (e.g., Claim for Reassessment Exclusion for Transfer Between Parent and Child), and ensuring they are properly recorded with the County Recorder’s Office.

Why Choose Oakland Oriental Group?

Experienced Professionals

We have extensive experience in California property recordings, minimizing errors and potential issues.

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One-Stop Service

From preparing deeds to filing documents with the county, we handle every step.

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Maximize Tax Benefits

We help clients understand and take advantage of property tax reassessment exclusions whenever possible.

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Personalized Support

Each property transfer is treated with attention to detail, ensuring a seamless process.

Whether the transfer is between spouses, parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, or eligible co-tenants, Oakland Oriental Group Inc provides professional and attentive assistance, ensuring a smooth property title transfer while maximizing your property tax exemptions.

Fee Overview

Government Fees

  • County Recording Fee: Varies by county, generally ranging from $12 to $100

  • Documentary Transfer Tax: Varies. Some cities may charge a Documentary Transfer Tax, even for transfers made as a gift.

Our Service Fees

  • General Grant Deed and recording file service per transfer: $380

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We prepare Grant Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds, and other transfer documents depending on your situation. Each document is drafted to be legally compliant, accurate, and clear, minimizing disputes or errors.

Certain transfers in California qualify for property tax reassessment exclusions:

  • Between spouses
  • From parents to children or grandparents to grandchildren (subject to Prop 58/193 or Prop 19 rules)
  • Co-tenant transfers upon death

We help you understand general eligibility, prepare necessary forms, and file on time to ensure you take advantage of these exclusions.

  • Grant Deed: Transfers property with certain guarantees, including that the property has no undisclosed liens and the grantor has clear title.
  • Quitclaim Deed: Transfers whatever interest the grantor currently has, without guarantees about liens or ownership.

Yes, in many cases, Prop 58 / Prop 19 exemptions allow children or grandchildren to inherit/transfer property without triggering a full reassessment.

  • After Prop 19 (Feb 16, 2021), only the primary residence qualifies, and children must live in the home to retain full exemption.

We guide you in planning the transfer to minimize property tax consequences.

Not necessarily. As long as the deed is properly signed, notarized, and recorded, it can be submitted to the county recorder.
We can coordinate with notaries and ensure all signatures and documentation are in order before filing.

Each county is different. Typically, most transfers are recorded within 1–3 weeks, but we monitor and guide the process to avoid delays.

Getting started is easy:

  • Email or call us
  • Visit our office if you’re local:
    373 9th St, Suite #504
    Oakland, CA 94607
  • We will assess your situation, explain which documents and exemptions apply, and guide you step by step through the process.