--- title: "How to Notarize a Real Estate Deed | Step-by-Step | 1MobileNotary" description: "Complete guide to notarizing a real estate deed: what you need, step-by-step process, costs, and FAQs. Legal document transferring property ownership that requires notarization for recording." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "NotaryService", "@id": "https://1mobilenotary.com/#organization", "name": "1MobileNotary", "alternateName": "1 Mobile Notary", "url": "https://1mobilenotary.com", "logo": "https://1mobilenotary.com/google-profile-photo.png", "image": "https://1mobilenotary.com/og-image.png", "description": "Professional mobile notary services available 24/7 across all 50 states. 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[Book a Notary Now](/book)[Call (888) 750-8914](tel:+18887508914) ## Overview Real estate deeds — including grant deeds, warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and trust transfer deeds — are among the most critical documents that require notarization. County recorders' offices will not accept an unnotarized deed for recording, making notarization a mandatory step in any property transfer. A mobile notary can facilitate this process at your home, office, title company, or any convenient location. ## When You Need This Notarized - Buying or selling a home or commercial property - Transferring property into or out of a trust - Adding or removing a name from a property title - Gifting real property to a family member - Refinancing a mortgage ## What to Bring - The prepared deed document (unsigned) - Valid government-issued photo ID for all signers - Property address and legal description - Any required witnesses (varies by state) ## Step-by-Step Process 1 Have the deed prepared by a title company, attorney, or real estate professional 2 Schedule a notary appointment — mobile notaries can come to your closing location 3 All parties whose signatures require notarization must be present with valid ID 4 The notary verifies identities and witnesses the signing 5 The notary completes the notarial certificate and affixes their seal 6 File the notarized deed with the county recorder's office ## Important Notes - All signing parties must appear before the notary — a deed signed without notarization cannot be recorded - Some states require a thumbprint in the notary journal for real estate documents (e.g., California) - Verify the legal description and names are accurate before signing - Quitclaim deeds transfer whatever interest the grantor has — they don't guarantee clear title ## Cost Notary fees are $2-$15 per signature depending on state. Real estate closings with multiple documents may involve signing agent fees of $75-$200+. [View fee caps by state](/notary-laws) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does a real estate deed need to be notarized? Yes. All real estate deeds must be notarized to be accepted for recording by the county recorder's office. ### Can a mobile notary handle a real estate closing? Yes. Mobile notaries and loan signing agents regularly handle real estate closings at homes, offices, title companies, or any convenient location. ### Do all parties need to be present for a deed notarization? All parties whose signatures require notarization must appear before the notary with valid ID. 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