Header and Identifiers
Document title, transaction reference, and property parcel or tax ID should appear at top so county recorders and title examiners can match the form to the correct property file and closing package.
A correctly completed Real Estate Executed Form 6 ensures enforceability of the transaction, enables timely recording, protects chain-of-title integrity, and reduces closing delays or post-closing disputes.
Several parties touch the executed form during a typical real estate transaction and need clear responsibility for completion.
Assign roles early in the closing checklist to prevent missing signatures, incorrect dates, or recording rejections.
Document title, transaction reference, and property parcel or tax ID should appear at top so county recorders and title examiners can match the form to the correct property file and closing package.
List each signatory with full legal name, mailing address, and capacity (e.g., buyer, seller, trustee, corporate officer) to establish who is agreeing and under what authority.
Include a concise statement of conveyance type, purchase price or consideration, and any special conditions that affect transfer or recording.
Provide separate signature lines for each party with printed name, title where applicable, and a date field adjacent to each signature to avoid ambiguity about execution timing.
A proper notary block with statute-specific language, notary commission data, and space for seal or stamp is necessary for recording in every county jurisdiction.
Designate the county recorder, fee responsibility, and return address; include recording priorities or special postage instructions if the county requires them.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Order | Set sequential signing to match contract execution order |
| Authentication | Select email + SMS code or KBA for added identity assurance |
| Notary Mode | Enable RON session recording when permitted by state |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamps, and authentication events for evidentiary record |
Confirm platform capabilities for notarization, audit trail, secure storage, and supported file formats before e-executing.
Use a platform that records a detailed audit trail and supports any required notary workflows for your jurisdiction.
| 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 | Yes, 7-day free trial | No | No | No | No |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Sign on or before the contract-specified closing date
Notarize at time of signing or via approved RON session
Record promptly after closing to preserve priority
Provide recorded copies to lenders and buyers within agreed timeframe
Retention begins on execution date for statutory periods
Parties sign the completed Form 6 and date their signatures.
A notary completes the acknowledgment or RON session is recorded.
Deliver to county recorder with applicable fees and return instructions.
Obtain stamped recorded instrument and distribute to stakeholders.
Tim Martin used an online signing and notarization workflow to complete closings remotely during relocation closings.
Brian Fitzgibbons coordinated Form 6 with the title company to ensure exact legal descriptions and return instructions.