Monterey County Long Form Deed of Trust Form (California)

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

Deed of Trust Form

Monterey County Deed of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Monterey County compliant document last validated/updated 6/9/2025

Deed of Trust Guidelines

Monterey County Deed of Trust Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Monterey County compliant document last validated/updated 4/18/2025

Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Monterey County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Monterey County compliant document last validated/updated 6/5/2025

Promissory Note Form

Monterey County Promissory Note Form

Note that is secured by the Deed of Trust.
Included Monterey County compliant document last validated/updated 4/14/2025

Promissory Note Guidelines

Monterey County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Monterey County compliant document last validated/updated 4/17/2025

Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Monterey County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Monterey County compliant document last validated/updated 6/23/2025

Annual Accounting Statement Form

Monterey County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Mail to borrower(s) for fiscal year reporting.
Included Monterey County compliant document last validated/updated 4/11/2025

When using these Long Form Deed of Trust forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Monterey County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk

168 West Alisal St, 1st floor / PO Box 29, Salinas, California 93902-0570

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Recording until 4:00 pm

Phone: (831) 755-5041 or toll free from peninsula (831) 647-77

Local jurisdictions located in Monterey County include:

  • Aromas
  • Big Sur
  • Bradley
  • Carmel
  • Carmel By The Sea
  • Carmel Valley
  • Castroville
  • Chualar
  • Gonzales
  • Greenfield
  • Jolon
  • King City
  • Lockwood
  • Marina
  • Monterey
  • Moss Landing
  • Pacific Grove
  • Pebble Beach
  • Salinas
  • San Ardo
  • San Lucas
  • Seaside
  • Soledad
  • Spreckels

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 Monterey 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 Monterey County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Monterey County?

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

Can the Long Form Deed of Trust 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 Monterey County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Monterey County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by California or Monterey 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 Monterey County Long Form Deed of Trust 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.

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.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Monterey 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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