The two most common documents used to transfer ownership are the Grant Deed and Quit Claim Deed. Overview. Deeds are used to change, add, or remove names on real estate."How to Take Title" chart on page 7 for more information. Filing a quitclaim deed is relatively easy in California. First, you need to make sure you fill out the quitclaim deed properly and get it notarized. This document provides instructions for completing and recording deeds in Sacramento County, California. It discusses the background and types of deeds. A grant deed is the most common method Californians use to transfer title to real property. A quitclaim deed is often used in divorces or in inheritance situations. The rights in the property may be potential rights.