How To Record A Quitclaim Deed In Los Angeles County (or any other document for that matter)

Like most things in life there are companies that provide these services. I like to use SPL Inc. because they're located right at the recorder's office. Here's the process:

1. Print out the quitclaim deed or other document you're going to record.
2. Don't forget to print out a copy of the PCOR (Preliminary Change Of Ownership)
3. Fill out the forms or have the appropriate professional help you.
4. Once your paperwork is complete contact SPL Inc. by phone and ask for their accommodation department.
5. They will email you their form to fill out and you'll be asked to mail that form along with the documents that escrow helped you fill out and two checks. One check will be made out to them for their services (usually under $15) and the other will be BLANK made out to the Los Angeles County Recorder (write "not to exceed $60 in the memo section of your check).
6. If you wish you can make copies of all the documents, put them in a self addressed envelope and request a receipt that the recording was done. Once it's been recorded SPL will mail this confirmation back to you. I recommend doing this.
7. Put everything in the mail and you're done.

As a Title professional we used to do accommodation recordings for our clients all the time. Because of huge lawsuits over the past 10 years many Title companies will not assume the liability of possible lost documents for these accomodations. I've used SPL for the past eight years and their really isn't an easier way to get your documents recorded.

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