Boom — if you want to add your name to the title of a Los Angeles single-family home (California territory), you’re talking about changing the deed so you’re legally listed as an owner. This isn’t something done with a quick form — it’s a legal property transfer that must be notarized and recorded with the county.

Here’s the hardcore, nitty-gritty breakdown so you actually own your turf:

🔥 1) Decide 

How

 You’ll Be Added

Your situation determines the legal instrument you use:

🏡 Quitclaim Deed

• Most common for just adding someone’s name without a sale.
• Transfers whatever ownership interest exists — no warranties.
• Great for trusted parties (family, spouse, etc.). 

🏠 Grant Deed / Interspousal Deed

• Provides a stronger guarantee about title.
• Often used with spouses or formal transfers. 

🔥 2) Get the Correct Deed Form

• Los Angeles County has its own official quitclaim and grant deed forms.
• Don’t use random internet templates — they’ll get rejected. 

🔥 3) Prepare & Fill It Out

You’ll need:

• Full legal names of current owner(s) and the new owner (that’s you).
• Full legal property description & Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN).
• Correct vesting language (how you’ll hold title — e.g., joint tenants or tenants in common). 

🔥 4) Sign 

IN FRONT OF A NOTARY

This is mandatory — your signature must be notarized for the deed to be recorded.

No notary, no official title update.

🔥 5) Record at the 

Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office

Once signed & notarized:

• Take (or mail) the deed to the Recorder’s office.
• Pay recording fees.
• Include the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) — required for ownership changes. 

Recording makes your name public legal record on the property.

🔥 6) Update Other Stakeholders

If there’s a mortgage on the home:

• Lenders often need to be informed.
• Title insurance may need updating. 

Property tax reassessment might kick in, depending on how the title is changed — another reason to check with a real estate attorney or tax adviser.

🚀 Pro Tips

• Legal counsel is worth it. Real estate transfers can have unintended tax/legal consequences if done wrong. 
• Marriage scenarios? There are special interspousal transfer deeds that can help avoid reassessment. 
• Always keep copies of recorded documents for your records — they’re your ticket to proving ownership.

Hit me up if you want step-by-step help crafting a real deed form tailored to your exact scenario!