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Grant Deed Notarization
Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides mobile grant deed notarization for grantors (transferors) and grantees (transferees) across the Las Vegas Valley.
A grant deed transfers property ownership with a limited warranty. The grantor warrants that they have not previously conveyed the property to anyone else and that the property is free from encumbrances created by the grantor. Grant deeds are commonly used in traditional real estate sales, family transfers, trust funding, and title corrections.
Under Nevada recording rules, a grant deed must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary to be accepted by the Clark County Recorder. The notary verifies identity, completes the acknowledgment certificate, and applies the official Nevada notarial seal.
Deed Types
Understanding the differences between grant deeds, warranty deeds, and quitclaim deeds helps you choose the right deed for your transaction.
A grant deed transfers property with a limited warranty. The grantor warrants that they have not previously conveyed the property to anyone else and that the property is free from encumbrances created by the grantor. Grant deeds are commonly used in residential real estate sales in Nevada.
A warranty deed provides full title warranty. The grantor guarantees the title is clear and promises to defend against claims arising both before and during the grantor's ownership. General warranty deeds are typically used in traditional real estate sales outside of Nevada.
A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has without warranties. It is commonly used in divorce settlements, family gifts, and trust funding where title warranties are not required.
Notarization
Under Nevada recording rules, a grant deed must be notarized before it can be recorded with the county recorder.
Under Nevada recording rules, a deed that transfers property must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary to be accepted by the Clark County Recorder. The grantor's signature must be notarized before the deed is submitted for recording.
Grant deeds use acknowledgment notarization, where the grantor appears before a notary, proves identity, and acknowledges signing voluntarily. The notary then completes the acknowledgment certificate and applies the official Nevada notarial seal.
The grantor must personally appear and acknowledge the deed for proper Nevada notarization. Do not sign before meeting with the notary.
The notary must verify the grantor's identity. If the notary does not know the signer, the signer must present identification. The notary records the identification process in the journal.
The notary must complete the notarial wording, sign, and apply the official stamp. The signature and stamp by themselves do not constitute a complete notarization.
Recording
The Clark County Recorder has specific requirements for recording a grant deed. A properly notarized deed meeting these requirements will be accepted for recording.
The 11-digit parcel number must be placed at the top left corner of the first page of the document.
The first page must have a blank space of 3" x 3" in the upper right corner to accommodate the recording label.
A legal description must appear on all documents that are transferring real property.
The grantee name and address must be stated for mailing tax statements on any document transferring title.
Names must be printed or typed under all signatures except notaries with a legible notary stamp.
The grant deed must have a proper notary acknowledgment. The notary must complete the notarial wording and apply the official stamp.
Parties & Signers
The grantor signs the grant deed. The notary does not determine signer authority; that is determined by the title company, escrow officer, or legal counsel.
The grantor signs the grant deed transferring ownership. The grantor must appear before the notary and acknowledge the signature.
The grantee receives the property but typically does not sign the grant deed. The grantee's name and address must appear on the deed for recording.
The spouse of the grantor may be required to sign the grant deed to release community property rights.
If the property is held in a trust, the trustee may sign the grant deed on behalf of the trust.
A personal representative may sign a grant deed for estate transfers when properly authorized.
An attorney-in-fact may sign on behalf of the grantor when properly authorized by a power of attorney.
Use Cases
Grant deeds are used in a variety of situations where a limited warranty is appropriate. The following are common scenarios.
Grant deeds are commonly used in residential real estate sales in Nevada. The seller (grantor) transfers ownership to the buyer (grantee) with the limited warranty provided by a grant deed.
Grant deeds are often used to gift property to family members, such as parents transferring property to children. The limited warranty provides some protection for the recipient.
A grant deed is commonly used to transfer property from an individual to their living trust for estate planning purposes.
A grant deed may be used to transfer property out of a trust back to an individual, for example, if the trust is being terminated or property is being sold.
A grant deed can be used to correct minor title defects, such as an incorrect legal description or a misspelled name, while providing a limited warranty.
A grant deed can be used to add or remove a spouse from title without a sale, providing a limited warranty for the transfer.
A grant deed may be used to transfer property from an estate to beneficiaries, providing a limited warranty for the transfer.
Appointment Preparation
Have the grant deed completed but unsigned. Do not sign before meeting with the notary. The grantor must personally appear and acknowledge the deed for proper Nevada notarization.
The grantor must present valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification. If the notary does not know the signer, the signer must present identification.
Provide the property address and legal description for the deed. The legal description must appear on all documents transferring real property.
Provide the 11-digit parcel number (APN) for placement at the top left corner of the first page.
Ensure the grantor's and grantee's full legal names are correct. Names must match title and the deed wording.
The consideration amount (sale price or gift value) should be stated on the deed.
Provide any instructions from the title company, escrow officer, or attorney regarding recording or delivery.
Provide any instructions concerning recording with the county recorder, including recording fees and return address.
Mobile Appointment
Complete the grant deed with all required information (grantor, grantee, legal description, APN, consideration). Do not sign the deed.
The grantor, title company, or escrow officer provides the preferred meeting location, such as a title company office, escrow office, residential property, or attorney's office.
The notary verifies the grantor's identity. The grantor acknowledges signing the deed voluntarily. The notary completes the acknowledgment certificate and applies the official Nevada notarial seal.
The completed deed is checked for accuracy and completeness. The notarized acknowledgment must be properly completed.
The notarized grant deed is returned to the grantor, title company, or escrow officer for recording with the Clark County Recorder. The deed must meet all recording requirements to be accepted.
Common Questions
Yes. Under Nevada recording rules, a grant deed must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary to be accepted by the Clark County Recorder.
A grant deed provides a limited warranty: the grantor warrants they have not conveyed the property to others and that there are no encumbrances created by the grantor. A warranty deed provides full title warranty. A quitclaim deed provides no warranties.
Yes, if the title company, escrow officer, and county recorder allow it. Nevada recognizes electronic signatures and electronic notarization.
No. Do not sign the deed before meeting with the notary. The grantor must personally appear and acknowledge the deed for proper Nevada notarization. For an acknowledgment, the grantor may have signed previously as long as they personally appear and acknowledge the signature.
No. Notarization verifies identity and witnesses the signature. Recording requires the deed to meet all county recorder requirements (APN, legal description, margins, etc.).
No. A notarized grant deed verifies identity and witnesses the signature. Title transfer is complete when the deed is recorded with the county recorder.
The spouse of the grantor may be required to sign the grant deed to release community property rights. The title company or escrow officer determines who must sign.
If the property is held in a trust, the trustee signs the grant deed. For estate transfers, a personal representative may sign. Documentation of authority may be required.
Grant deeds are commonly used for family gifts. The grantor transfers the property to the grantee with a limited warranty. The consideration may be stated as "love and affection" or nominal consideration.
A grant deed uses an acknowledgment. The grantor appears before the notary, proves identity, and acknowledges signing voluntarily. A jurat is used for sworn statements (affidavits) and requires the signer to sign in the notary's presence after taking an oath or affirmation.
Yes. An attorney-in-fact may sign on behalf of the grantor when properly authorized by a power of attorney. The power of attorney document must be provided and may need to be notarized.
Yes. A grant deed must be recorded with the county recorder to transfer title and provide notice to third parties. The deed must be notarized before recording.
Recording fees vary. Contact the Clark County Recorder's Office or your title company for current recording fees.
No. The notary does not provide or prepare legal documents. The grant deed should be prepared by the title company, escrow officer, or attorney.
The notary's role is to perform the notarial act and return the deed according to instructions. Questions about recording, title transfer, or post-recording matters should be directed to the title company, escrow officer, or closing attorney.
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