• Complete the new deed. • Grantor signature needs to be notarized.Stepbystep guide on how to transfer property to a living trust in California preparing deeds, recording with the county and more. By filling out this form, you are requesting that we prepare a deed transferring your real property to your living trust. There is no charge for the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) if it is complete and accompanies the transfer document. You need the deed to state that it is a transfer per Tax and Rev Code 11930 so that the clerk know no tax is due. Approve or direct a change in the trust, or end the trust. Approve or direct combining or dividing trusts. Below you will find information about the services we offer and addresses to our Oakland and Tri-Valley office locations. Alameda County Law Library has a research guide to steer you through the process of making changes in ownership for property located in Alameda County, CA.