How do I transfer/sell my membership to someone else? Do I need to use an escrow agent? What do I do if I could not find my original deed?

First, stop looking for the deed!  Your membership is a right-to-use membership, not a real estate interest;
you have never been given a deed.

The transfer process is relatively simple. You and the transferee must complete an RAVC Transfer Document and sign before a notary.  Submit the form together with the applicable fee (currently $175 for immediate family member and $350 for others) to the RAVC Membership Services Department.  The transfer is usually completed within two weeks after receipt of a properly executed transfer document.  The new member will receive a "Welcome" folio as well as a new membership certificate.

Use of an escrow agent is not required, however, you may want to use one if you are selling your membership to a stranger.  Escrow will ensure that you receive your funds.

Click the link below to get a copy of RAVC's official Transfer Document.  If you don't have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your computer, you can go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader Page to get a free download of the software.

RAVC Transfer Document & Instructions