Once completed, note the SST number and come into our office to finish the process. Any time owners make a change to the title of real estate, they must record a deed with the County Recorder.This Step-by-Step guide outlines the requirements. Record the Deed: Submit the notarized deed to the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office along with a PCOR. A deed of a trust is similar to a mortgage, but its threeparty structure makes it a joinder nightmare. The county recorder's office is the place of record for publicly filing official documents, usually related to property. Record the deed at the county recorder's office. Notify the relevant parties, such as your mortgage lender and insurance provider. THIS DEED OF TRUST AND SECURITY AGREEMENT ("Deed of Trust") is made this ____ day of MONTH, 20YY, among the trustor, BORROWER ("Borrower") and TITLE. Like a mortgage, a trust deed makes a piece of real property security (collateral) for a loan.