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Assignment of Deed of Trust
Free assignment of deed of trust template — the current lender transfers its interest in a deed of trust (and the underlying loan) to a new lender.
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This free assignment of deed of trust covers 1. Assignment, 2. Outstanding Balance, 3. Recording, 4. Notice to Borrower with 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Assignment of Deed of Trust
Assignor (Current Lender/Beneficiary): [Name] Assignee (New Lender/Beneficiary): [Name] Original Deed of Trust: dated [Date], recorded [Recording Date/Reference] Property: [Address/Legal Description] · Date of Assignment: [Date]
1. Assignment
For value received, Assignor hereby transfers and assigns to Assignee all beneficial interest in the deed of trust described above, together with the promissory note it secures and all rights, title, and interest in the underlying debt.
2. Outstanding Balance
As of the date of this assignment, the outstanding principal balance secured by the deed of trust is [Amount].
3. Recording
This assignment will be recorded with the [County Recorder's Office] where the original deed of trust was recorded, to provide public notice of the change in beneficiary.
4. Notice to Borrower
Assignor and/or Assignee will notify Borrower of this assignment as required by applicable law, and direct future payments to Assignee.
Assignor signature: ______________________ Date: ____________
Notarization: State of [State], County of [County] Subscribed and sworn before me this ____ day of __________, 20__. Notary Public: ______________________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Recording this assignment (Section 3) matters — an unrecorded assignment can create real problems establishing who has the legal right to enforce the deed of trust if the loan is later sold multiple times or the borrower defaults.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 4 standard sections: 1. Assignment, 2. Outstanding Balance, 3. Recording, 4. Notice to Borrower
- 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Independent landlords
Managing a rental directly, without a property management company's paperwork.
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Is this assignment of deed of trust template really free?
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What does this assignment of deed of trust cover?
This real estate template includes 1. Assignment, 2. Outstanding Balance, 3. Recording, 4. Notice to Borrower. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Landlord-tenant law is one of the most locally-specific areas of law in the US — notice periods, required disclosures, and even what a lease is allowed to say vary by state and often by city. Check your local requirements (or a real estate attorney) before using this for an actual lease or notice.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 8 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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