San Bernardino County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form
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San Bernardino County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Form
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San Bernardino County Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Guide
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San Bernardino County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
San Bernardino County Recorder
San Bernardino, California 92415-0022
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: (909) 387-8306 and (855) 732-2575
High Desert Office
Hesperia, California 92345
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: (909) 387-8306
Recording Tips for San Bernardino County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in San Bernardino County
Properties in any of these areas use San Bernardino County forms:
- Adelanto
- Amboy
- Angelus Oaks
- Apple Valley
- Baker
- Barstow
- Big Bear City
- Big Bear Lake
- Bloomington
- Blue Jay
- Bryn Mawr
- Cedar Glen
- Cedarpines Park
- Chino
- Chino Hills
- Cima
- Colton
- Crest Park
- Crestline
- Daggett
- Earp
- Essex
- Fawnskin
- Fontana
- Forest Falls
- Fort Irwin
- Grand Terrace
- Green Valley Lake
- Guasti
- Helendale
- Hesperia
- Highland
- Hinkley
- Joshua Tree
- Lake Arrowhead
- Landers
- Loma Linda
- Lucerne Valley
- Ludlow
- Lytle Creek
- Mentone
- Montclair
- Morongo Valley
- Mountain Pass
- Needles
- Newberry Springs
- Nipton
- Ontario
- Oro Grande
- Parker Dam
- Patton
- Phelan
- Pinon Hills
- Pioneertown
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Red Mountain
- Redlands
- Rialto
- Rimforest
- Running Springs
- San Bernardino
- Skyforest
- Sugarloaf
- Trona
- Twentynine Palms
- Twin Peaks
- Upland
- Victorville
- Vidal
- Wrightwood
- Yermo
- Yucaipa
- Yucca Valley
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for San Bernardino County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The San Bernardino County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in San Bernardino County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in San Bernardino County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in San Bernardino County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in San Bernardino County?
Recording fees in San Bernardino County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (909) 387-8306 and (855) 732-2575 for current fees.
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Transferring California Community Property to the Surviving Spouse
Section 100(a) of the California Probate Code states that when a married person dies, one-half of the couple's community property belongs to the surviving spouse and the other half stays in the decedent's name, ostensibly for probate distribution. For transfers occurring after July 1, 2001, California property owners gained the option to hold title as community property with the right of survivorship. By vesting this way, the remaining spouse acquires the deceased spouse's portion of the shared property without the need for probate (Cal Civ Code 682.1(a)).
The surviving spouse files an affidavit (a statement of facts, made under oath), along with an official copy of the death certificate, at the recording office for the county where the property is located. The content may vary depending on the circumstances, but it generally contains the names of both spouses, a formal legal description of the shared real estate, and the recording information for the deed transferring ownership to the couple, confirming their intention to hold title as community property. Note that the right of survivorship is not automatic with community property -- it must be written on the face of the deed. To alleviate any questions about the survivorship status, consider including an official copy of the recorded deed.
The affidavit should also confirm, among other things, that the co-owners were married when the decedent died, that there are no probate actions related to the property, and that the surviving spouse is submitting the affidavit to ensure clear title. A clear title is important because it makes future transactions involving the real estate less complicated.
Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations.
(California Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in San Bernardino County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit of Surviving Spouse meets all recording requirements specific to San Bernardino County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable San Bernardino County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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