Alameda County Disclaimer of Interest Form (California)

All Alameda County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Disclaimer of Interest Form

Alameda County Disclaimer of Interest Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Alameda County compliant document last validated/updated 1/24/2025

Disclaimer of Interest Guide

Alameda County Disclaimer of Interest Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Alameda County compliant document last validated/updated 6/13/2025

Completed Example of the Disclaimer of Interest Form

Alameda County Completed Example of the Disclaimer of Interest Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Alameda County compliant document last validated/updated 4/22/2025

When using these Disclaimer of Interest forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Alameda County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder

1106 Madison St, Oakland, California 94607

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30 (avoid 12:00 to 2:00)

Phone: 510-272-6362 or 888-280-7708

Dublin Office

7600 Dublin Blvd, Suite 160 (enter through courtyard), Dublin, California 94568

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30

Phone: as above

Local jurisdictions located in Alameda County include:

  • Alameda
  • Albany
  • Berkeley
  • Castro Valley
  • Dublin
  • Emeryville
  • Fremont
  • Hayward
  • Livermore
  • Newark
  • Oakland
  • Piedmont
  • Pleasanton
  • San Leandro
  • San Lorenzo
  • Sunol
  • Union City

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Alameda County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Alameda County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Alameda County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Alameda County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Disclaimer of Interest forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Alameda County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Alameda County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by California or Alameda County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Alameda County Disclaimer of Interest forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Use the disclaimer to renounce an interest in real property in California.

A beneficiary in California can disclaim a bequeathed asset or power. For a complete list, see Probate Code 267. A disclaimer, which must be in writing and signed by the beneficiary, allows that beneficiary to renounce his or her interest in the property. California statutes allow for the partial rejection of the interest, which must be clearly identified on the disclaimer.

Besides the beneficiary, state the name of the creator of the interest, as well as the next beneficiary to whom the interest will pass, e.g., the next person in line to inherit. In the case of real property, give the entire legal description of the land and provide recording information for the prior deed in order to avoid any problems in the chain of title.

A disclaimer is irrevocable and binding for anyone who makes a claim against the beneficiary, for example, potential creditors. It must be received within nine months after the decedent's death, the transfer, or the 21st birthday of the beneficiary (Probate Code 279) and is only valid if no actions have indicated acceptance of the property.

It must be filed with any of the following entities according to Probate Code 280(a): the superior court in the county where the estate is administered; the representative of the deceased or executor of the estate; the creator of the interest; or "any other person having custody or possession of or legal title to the interest." When in doubt as to the drawbacks and benefits of renouncing the property, consult with an attorney.

(California Disclaimer of Interest Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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