A deed of trust (DOT), also known as a trust deed, is a document that conveys title to real property to a trustee as security for a loan until the grantor (borrower) repays the lender according to terms defined in the promissory note. It's similar to a mortgage but differs in that mortgages only include two parties (borrower and lender). The laws of each state determine whether to use a deed of trust or a mortgage.

This form may be used for residential property, condominiums, second homes, vacant land, planned unit developments, small commercial and rental property with up to 4 units, if more than 4 units-attach our assignment of leases and rents form.

This DOT contains a Power of Sale Clause allowing for a non-judicial foreclosure, saving time and expense for the lender. The promissory note can be used for installment or balloon payments. A deed of trust and promissory note containing stringent default terms can be beneficial to the Beneficiary/Lender.

(California Long Form Deed of Trust Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed examples) For use in California only.

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Long Form Deed of Trust

Establish priority of a mortgage or deed of trust
Record evidence that a construction loan has been satisfied
Document the reconveyance of a property after loan payoff
Document the satisfaction or payoff of a mortgage
Substitute a new trustee on a deed of trust
Subordinate an existing mortgage to a new loan

Compare other California deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Deed Corrective Affidavit Transfer on Death Deed Transfer on Death Revocation Transfer on Death Affidavit Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed Grant Deed for Life Estate Easement Deed Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way Special Durable Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property Special Durable Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property Affidavit Death of Joint Tenant Affidavit of Surviving Spouse Assignment of Deed of Trust Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance Deed of Full Reconveyance Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Assignment of Leases and Rents Release of Assignment of Leases and Rents. Personal Representative Deed Disclaimer of Interest Preliminary Notice Notice of Completion Notice of Mechanics Lien Mineral Deed Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants Notice of Pending Action Release of Notice of Pending Action Certificate of Trust Trustee Deed Upon Sale

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our long form deed of trust forms are specifically formatted for each county in California.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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