Interspousal Transfer Deed Template

Recording Requested By: [Name]
When Recorded Mail To: [Name and Mailing Address]
Order No. (Optional): [__]

Assessor Parcel Number (APN) (Optional): [__]
Documentary Transfer Tax: ☐ $[Amount] ☐ Exempt (reason): [Exemption/Code, if known]

This Interspousal Transfer Deed (the “Deed”) is made as of [Date].

1. Parties

1.1 Grantor (Transferring Spouse): [Full Legal Name], address: [Address] (“Grantor”).
1.2 Grantee (Receiving Spouse): [Full Legal Name], address: [Address] (“Grantee”).
1.3 Relationship: Grantor and Grantee are spouses (or formerly spouses) and are transferring title between spouses.

2. Consideration

2.1 The transfer is made for:
☐ No consideration (gift)
☐ $[Amount]
☐ Other consideration: [Describe]
2.2 The Parties acknowledge receipt and sufficiency of consideration.

3. Property

3.1 Property Address: [Street Address, City, State, ZIP] (the “Property”).
3.2 Legal Description: [Insert full legal description exactly as shown on the prior deed] (attach as Exhibit A if needed).
3.3 County/State: [County], [State].

4. Grant of Interest

4.1 Grantor hereby grants, conveys, and transfers to Grantee all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Property, together with all appurtenances, easements, and rights belonging to the Property, subject to:

• recorded easements, covenants, conditions, and restrictions,

• taxes and assessments not yet due and payable, and

• any existing liens or mortgages of record, unless otherwise stated.

5. How Title Will Be Held (Select One)

5.1 Grantee will hold title as:
☐ Sole and separate property of Grantee
☐ Community property (if applicable)
☐ Community property with right of survivorship (if applicable)
☐ Joint tenants with right of survivorship
☐ Tenants in common (shares: []% / []%)
☐ Other: [Describe]

6. Spousal Transfer Statement (Optional)

6.1 This Deed is intended as an interspousal transfer between spouses and may be used to confirm ownership arrangements between the Parties, subject to applicable law and any court orders or marital agreements.

7. Existing Loans and Disclosures (Optional)

7.1 The Parties acknowledge that this Deed does not by itself change obligations under any loan secured by the Property.
7.2 Mortgage/Lien (If Any): Lender: [Name], account (last 4 digits only): [____] (optional).

8. Additional Recording Requirements (Optional)

8.1 If required by the recorder, the Parties will complete any additional forms, such as:
☐ preliminary change of ownership report (PCOR)
☐ transfer tax affidavit/exemption form
☐ other: [List]

9. Governing Law

9.1 This Deed is governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

Signatures

Grantor (Transferring Spouse): [Full Legal Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

Grantee (Receiving Spouse) (Optional Acknowledgment): [Full Legal Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

Notary / Notarization (Required for Recording in Many Places)

State of [State]
County of [County]

On [Date], before me, [Notary Name], personally appeared [Grantor Full Name] (and [Grantee Full Name], if required), known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed to this Deed, and acknowledged that they executed it for the purposes stated.

Notary Public Signature: _______________________
My Commission Expires: _______________________
Notary Seal (if applicable): ___________________