Required documents for transfer: Preliminary Change of Ownership Report, notary (link, city service) Fees: http://www.buyerbroker.ws/art_closing_costs_silicon_valley.htm, http://www.arjanihomes.com/custom-tax_guide.htm-CONTENT_TAX_GUIDE,http://www.sccgov.org/scc_ordinance/23103000.HTM ($0.55 per $500), http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/admin_services/city_tax_information.asp ($1.65 per $500) Info for new homeowners (link), recording fees (link) and how ...