California Long Form Deed of Trust

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California Long Form Deed of Trust
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About the California Long Form Deed of Trust

California Long Form Deed of Trust
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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

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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

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

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Terri S.

"Form was easy to complete, price was reasonable and everything worked out just fine. Would absolutel…"

— Bobbi W.

"Site was super easy to use. After frustrating search for the item I needed I found it here!"

— lamar J.

"Easy to understand and work with Very pleased with the information I Received"

— Elijah H.

"Deeds.com worked very well for me. Very Simple packet. And my County uses the same website"

— Evelyn R.

"Filing my deed through your service was great. All directions were clear and specific; it was very e…"

Common Uses for Long Form Deed of Trust

  • Record a partial reconveyance to release a portion of collateral
  • Document the reconveyance of a property after loan payoff
  • Establish priority of a mortgage or deed of trust
  • Record a partial release of a mortgage or deed of trust
  • Replace a trustee who is unable or unwilling to serve
  • Document the full payoff of a home loan for public record

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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