San Francisco County Long Form Deed of Trust Form

Last validated September 25, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in San Francisco County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as San Francisco.

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San Francisco County Deed of Trust Form

San Francisco County Deed of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document last validated 7/30/2026
San Francisco County Deed of Trust Guidelines

San Francisco County Deed of Trust Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 8/28/2026
San Francisco County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

San Francisco County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 8/7/2026
San Francisco County Promissory Note Form

San Francisco County Promissory Note Form

Note that is secured by the Deed of Trust.

Document last validated 9/15/2026
San Francisco County Promissory Note Guidelines

San Francisco County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 9/25/2026
San Francisco County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

San Francisco County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/8/2026
San Francisco County Annual Accounting Statement Form

San Francisco County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Mail to borrower(s) for fiscal year reporting.

Document last validated 9/17/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in San Francisco County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Assessor-Recorder's Main Office

Address:
City Hall - 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, Rm 190
San Francisco, California 94102-4698

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm / Recording until 4:00pm

Phone: (415) 554-5596

Recording Tips for San Francisco County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed

Cities and Jurisdictions in San Francisco County

Properties in any of these areas use San Francisco County forms:

  • San Francisco

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for San Francisco County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The San Francisco 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 San Francisco County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in San Francisco County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in San Francisco 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 San Francisco County?

Recording fees in San Francisco County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (415) 554-5596 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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.

Important: Your property must be located in San Francisco County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Long Form Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to San Francisco County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable San Francisco County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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