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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the turn around time?

We work on a first come, first served basis. We require the answers to all of our questions and a deposit in order to be placed in our que. We can typically turn the document around for your review in 1-2 business days. If we are recording for you, it can take 2 days to 3 weeks to get back from the county as recorded, depending on the County if we can record electronically in that County. We will notify the client via email when we receive the recorded document back.

WHat is an SB-2 Fee and Transfer Tax? 

Additional charges for your document(s) that may apply.

  • Transfer Tax:
A transfer tax is a charge levied on the transfer of ownership or title to property from one individual or entity to another. A transfer tax may be imposed by a state, county, or municipality. It is usually not deductible from federal or state income taxes, although it may be added to the cost basis when profit on the sale of securities and investment property is calculated. Transfer tax is considered an excise tax in some states. A transfer tax is charged by a state or local government to complete a sale of property from one owner to another. Some Counties have BOTH a County Transfer Tax and a City Transfer Tax. The tax is typically based on the value of the property. *In the county's eyes the addition/removal of a person is still considered a transfer of ownership.

  • SB-2 Fee (only applicable in California):
Effective January 1, 2018, pursuant to Senate Bill 2, the Affordable Housing and Jobs Act, was passed by the California legislation. SB 2 requires documents submitted for recording to the Recorder's Office to possibly pay an additional $75 fee as follows:
A fee of seventy-five dollars ($75) shall be paid at the time of recording of every real estate instrument, paper, or notice required or permitted by law to be recorded, except those expressly exempted from payment of recording fees, per each single transaction per parcel of real property. The fee imposed by this section shall not exceed two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225).
This fee will be calculated per document, with a maximum of $225 based on the number of documents and titles.
The fee shall not be imposed on any real estate instrument, paper, or notice recorded in connection with a transfer subject to the imposition of a documentary transfer tax as defined in Section 11911 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or on any real estate instrument, paper, or notice recorded in connection with a transfer of real property that is a residential dwelling to an owner-occupier.
A declaration of valid exemption may be placed on the face of each document, or on a document cover page, which shall become part of the document, prior to depositing with the Recorder. If no valid exemption is declared, the fee will be assessed.
This requirement is being made in accordance with the legislative amendment of Government Code ยง 27388.1.


Do you take Appointments?

No, everything we do is via phone and email. We don't have a physical office and do not meet clients in person. We work on a first come, first served basis.

How will i recieve my prepared/recorded documents?

We send all documents via email. If you are recording yourself, we will send the documents for your review and you will have to print them out to get them notarized and recorded yourself. If we do the recording for you, we will send you a copy of the recorded document via email. That copy will work for whatever you need.

Are  you Attorneys, Accountants or Real Estate Agents? 

  • Colorado Real Estate Documents and Notary Services, LLC  is not a legal advisor or a law firm, and is not providing legal advice or otherwise practicing law. 
  • Colorado Real Estate Documents and Notary Services, LLC is not a real estate agent or broker, and is not providing real estate services. 
  • Colorado Real Estate Documents and Notary Services, LLC is not a tax advisor or an accounting firm, and is not providing tax advice or accounting services. 


What is the difference between Full-Service and Self- Service?

Self-Service includes only document preparation. We email you the completed documents and you are responsible for getting them notarized and taking them to the county to get recorded yourself (we give you detailed instructions of what to do and where to go to accomplish this).
Full-Service includes, document preparation, one mobile notary appointment at your convenience at the location of your choice, and we facilitate the recording of the original notarized document ELECTRONICALLY with the County Recorder (not available in every county) after we receive them back from the notary appointment, which can take 2-3 business days. 


If i do full service, can i use my own notary?

Only on Self-Service can you use your own notary services. We have a very reliable mobile notary service that can meet our clients almost anywhere (even nights and weekends!) that we work very closely with and provide us updates along the entire process. On Full-Service, the price of the notary is included. 


If i choose Self-Serivce, how do i get my documents recorded?

We make it very easy for you to get your document recorded yourself. We provide you with all the documents you will need prepared and we tell you exactly where to go and what you'll need bring with you.


What states Can't you prepare documents for?

We cannot prepare documents in the following states:
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, New Jersey, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington & Wyoming.

Will i recieve orginal documents?

When we record electronically we hold onto all original signed documents (which will never have the recording information on them since we record electronically). We do send a digital copy of all recorded documents, which you can print. The documents are public record and available for anyone needing them in the future, including lenders, title companies, etc. If you require the originals for some reason, please elect the $199 option and record the documents yourselves.

What if my home is a Mobile Home?

Mobile homes are considered PERSONAL property rather than REAL property. We can only help you transfer the land (if you own that too). When you are transferring ownership of your mobile home you must transfer title through the appropriate agency, typically the Department of Housing or Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.