Legal Description
Full metes-and-bounds or recorded lot-and-block description matching county tax records and prior deed references.
A properly prepared Trustee's Deed and Assignment creates clear, recordable title after a trustee sale, protects buyer and seller interests, and triggers obligations tied to liens and possession.
Full metes-and-bounds or recorded lot-and-block description matching county tax records and prior deed references.
Clear naming of trustee, grantor (trustee role), grantee (purchaser/beneficiary), and any original trustor.
Facts supporting authority to convey, including notice and sale dates, deed of trust citation, and sale confirmation.
Explicit transfer of any assignable interests, often referencing recorded assignment instruments or purchase agreements.
Trustee signature block with notary acknowledgement; remote online notarization clauses where permitted.
Space for county recorder stamps, book/page or instrument number, and recording date for chain-of-title continuity.
Document the sale date which may trigger statutory redemption periods.
Record promptly after execution to establish priority against subsequent claims.
Some states allow a statutory redemption period; length varies by jurisdiction.
Recording date can affect property tax proration and annual tax filings.
Provide recorded deed to insurer to enable issuance of post-sale title coverage.
Trustee issues sale notice and confirms winning bidder; documentation prepared for conveyance.
Trustee or counsel prepares Trustee's Deed and any assignment language for review.
Trustee signs and obtains required notarization or RON session with identity proofing.
Deed recorded with county recorder; recorded copies delivered to grantee and title insurer.
Confirm county recorder acceptance of electronic notarizations or e-recording and retain audit trails to satisfy ESIGN and state law requirements.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Block | Set role to Trustee, require signature and printed name fields |
| Notary Block | Include notary acknowledgment and date fields; lock after notarization |
| Authentication | Enable SMS or knowledge-based authentication if required |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamp, and authentication method for ESIGN compliance |
Understanding each party's role helps ensure timely execution, accurate recording, and insurable title.
The appointed trustee signs in an official capacity under the deed of trust; include evidence of trustee appointment or substitution to support authority and avoid challenges.
If an assignee or purchasing agent signs assignments, include corporate authorization and assignment instrument to demonstrate transfer of beneficial interest.
After purchasing properties at trustee sale, staff used a recorded Trustee's Deed and Assignment to clear title for resale
A property investor used an electronically notarized Trustee's Deed and Assignment where local law permitted RON
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |