Sonoma County Grant Deed for Life Estate Form
Sonoma County Grant Deed for Life Estate Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Sonoma County Grant Deed for Life Estate Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Sonoma County Completed Example of a Grant Deed for Life Estate Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar
Santa Rosa, California 95403 / 95402
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00, Wed until 4:00 / Same-day Recording until 4:00
Phone: (707) 565-2651
Recording Tips for Sonoma County:
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization
Cities and Jurisdictions in Sonoma County
Properties in any of these areas use Sonoma County forms:
- Annapolis
- Bodega
- Bodega Bay
- Boyes Hot Springs
- Camp Meeker
- Cazadero
- Cloverdale
- Cotati
- Duncans Mills
- El Verano
- Eldridge
- Forestville
- Fulton
- Geyserville
- Glen Ellen
- Graton
- Guerneville
- Healdsburg
- Jenner
- Kenwood
- Monte Rio
- Occidental
- Penngrove
- Petaluma
- Rio Nido
- Rohnert Park
- Santa Rosa
- Sebastopol
- Sonoma
- Stewarts Point
- The Sea Ranch
- Valley Ford
- Villa Grande
- Vineburg
- Windsor
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Sonoma County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Sonoma 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 Sonoma County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Sonoma County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Sonoma 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 Sonoma County?
Recording fees in Sonoma County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (707) 565-2651 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
This life estate deed is a document that transfers ownership of real property, while reserving access and use of the property for the duration of the grantor's life. It allows the original owner (grantor) to remain on the premises with full access to and benefits from the property. The grantee under the deed reserving a life estate for the grantor is not entitled to possession of the property until the grantor dies.
(California Grant Deed for Life Estate Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Sonoma County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Grant Deed for Life Estate meets all recording requirements specific to Sonoma County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Sonoma County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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