Granting Clause
Conveys legal title to the trustee and identifies the estate being encumbered.
A Deed of Trust clarifies rights and remedies between borrower, lender, and trustee and streamlines nonjudicial foreclosure where authorized by state law.
Typical participants include the borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and an independent trustee; attorneys, title companies, and closing agents frequently prepare or review the document.
Each party has specific responsibilities at signing and recording; verify signer authority and local recording conventions before submission.
Conveys legal title to the trustee and identifies the estate being encumbered.
Full legal names for trustor, beneficiary, and trustee with business designations where applicable.
Complete metes-and-bounds or lot/block description matching title report and prior deeds.
Principal, interest rate, payment schedule, and prepayment terms as applicable.
Power-of-sale clause, acceleration rights, trustee sale mechanics if permitted by state law.
Instructions for recording, reconveyance on payoff, and requirements for release of lien.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Order | Trustor → Notary → Trustee → Beneficiary |
| Required Fields | Full names, legal description, loan amount, dates |
| Authentication | Email + SMS code or ID verification |
| Document Output | Flattened PDF with audit trail |
Deeds of Trust can be completed digitally in many cases, but platform and state rules determine acceptable signer authentication and notary workflows.
Same day to 3 business days
Coordinate notary windows before closing
Often 1–10 business days, varies by county
Can be same day where supported
Title company updates lien within 1–2 weeks
Prepare deed using title and loan documents.
All signers sign before notary and witnesses.
Recorder accepts and stamps original instrument.
Lender, trustee, and borrower receive certified copies.
Buyer signs as trustor using title company template
Borrower refinances existing loan and new deed of trust replaces prior lien
| 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 |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |