The California Preliminary Change Of Ownership Report (Napa County) is a document that is used to report changes in ownership of real property located in Napa County, California. This document is typically used by buyers, sellers and lenders to accurately record the transfer of title from one party to another. The Preliminary Change Of Ownership Report is typically used in conjunction with the Grant Deed, which is the document that is used to transfer legal title of the property. There are three types of California Preliminary Change Of Ownership Reports for Napa County: Form BOE-502-AH, Form BOE-502-AI, and Form BOE-502-AJ. Form BOE-502-AH is used when the ownership of the real property is being transferred between two or more individuals; Form BOE-502-AI is used when the ownership of the real property is being transferred from an individual to a legal entity, such as a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company; and Form BOE-502-AJ is used when the ownership of the real property is being transferred to a trust. The Preliminary Change Of Ownership Report must be completed and signed by all parties involved in the transaction, and must be submitted to the County Assessor’s Office within 45 days of the date of transfer. Failure to submit this form within the allotted time frame may result in a late filing fee.