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Cite the original deed of trust by recording number, book/page, or instrument number so the recorder can link the reconveyance to the correct lien and chain of title.
A Partial Reconveyance clears the recorded lien for a specific parcel or portion of property without affecting the remainder of the loan, enabling separate sales or new financing. It preserves chain of title and protects both lenders and borrowers when collateral is subdivided or partially repaid; the instrument must be precise and recorded in the county where the property is located.
Lenders, trustees, title companies, escrow officers, and property owners commonly interact with a Partial Reconveyance Deed of Trust.
Accurate preparation helps avoid recording rejections, delays in closing, and residual lien confusion for the released parcel.
An appointed trustee (often a title company or individual named in the deed of trust) executes the reconveyance to transfer the released interest back to the grantor. The trustee must follow the beneficiary's written direction and attach the original deed reference when required by county rules.
The beneficiary (lender or its successor) authorizes the partial reconveyance and provides any payoff or subdivision instructions. The beneficiary’s authorization and accurate payoff accounting ensure that only the intended parcel is released from the lien.
Cite the original deed of trust by recording number, book/page, or instrument number so the recorder can link the reconveyance to the correct lien and chain of title.
Provide a full metes-and-bounds or assessor-parcel-based legal description for the portion being released; vague descriptions invite recording rejection and title issues.
List parcel numbers or lot numbers when applicable, and indicate acreage or map references to precisely identify the released portion.
Include the beneficiary’s authorization language directing the trustee to reconvey the specified portion upon partial payment or subdivision completion.
Provide a county-compliant notary block and any witness language required by the recording jurisdiction to validate signatures.
Ensure the trustee (and any required witnesses) sign and date the document; include printed names, titles, and corporate acknowledgments where applicable.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document Upload | PDF/A preferred; include original deed reference |
| Signature Placement | Place trustee and beneficiary signature blocks |
| Authentication | Email or SMS code for signer verification |
| Notary / RON | Enable remote notarization workflows where permitted |
Use an eSignature platform that produces tamper-evident signed PDFs and supports the authentication level required by your recorder and notary rules.
Verify county recorder requirements for digital submission; some counties accept uploaded PDFs while others still require paper originals or specific cover sheets.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
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| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Date the trustee signs and the notary acknowledges the document
Should occur on the execution date unless county rules allow post-dating
Processing often ranges from same-day to several weeks, depending on county
Title companies may require 1–10 business days after recording to update public reports
Retain stamped recording receipt as proof of filing