For the Purpose of Securing: 1. THIS DEED OF TRUST is dated this day of.20 , for reference purposes only, by_______________________________, a. How do I fill this out? This Standard Document can be used to assign and transfer the beneficial interest under a California deed of trust from one lender to another lender. A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is. Click the attachment below to download. Form: PDF icon CR-05.pdf. A deed of trust is similar to a mortgage, and like a mortgage, it may include an assignment of rents.