Santa Clara County Long Form Deed of Trust Form

Last validated October 30, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Santa Clara County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Alviso, Campbell, Coyote, Cupertino, Gilroy, Holy City, Los Altos, Los Gatos and 13 more.

$3997
One-time purchase. No subscription.
  • 7 documents included
  • Immediate PDF download
  • Formatting guarantee

Santa Clara County Deed of Trust Form

Santa Clara County Deed of Trust Form

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

Document last validated 10/30/2026
Santa Clara County Deed of Trust Guidelines

Santa Clara County Deed of Trust Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 9/28/2026
Santa Clara County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Santa Clara County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 10/7/2026
Santa Clara County Promissory Note Form

Santa Clara County Promissory Note Form

Note that is secured by the Deed of Trust.

Document last validated 9/15/2026
Santa Clara County Promissory Note Guidelines

Santa Clara County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 9/25/2026
Santa Clara County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Santa Clara County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 10/19/2026
Santa Clara County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Santa Clara County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Mail to borrower(s) for fiscal year reporting.

Document last validated 9/17/2026

All 7 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Clerk-Recorder

Address:
110 West Tasman Drive (ATTN: Recording-First floor)
San Jose, California 95134

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Phone: (408) 299-5688

Recording Tips for Santa Clara County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Santa Clara County

Properties in any of these areas use Santa Clara County forms:

  • Alviso
  • Campbell
  • Coyote
  • Cupertino
  • Gilroy
  • Holy City
  • Los Altos
  • Los Gatos
  • Milpitas
  • Morgan Hill
  • Mount Hamilton
  • Mountain View
  • New Almaden
  • Palo Alto
  • Redwood Estates
  • San Jose
  • San Martin
  • Santa Clara
  • Saratoga
  • Stanford
  • Sunnyvale

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Santa Clara County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County?

Recording fees in Santa Clara County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (408) 299-5688 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Santa Clara 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.

Save Time and Money

Get your Santa Clara County Long Form Deed of Trust form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4,845 Reviews )

jen k. 5 out of 5 stars

I tried to use the free stuff you find on the internet. You quickly find out that free is rarely ever (never) free. Even worse, the long term cost can be immeasurable. Glad I realized that before I got too far in. Do yourself a favor, spend a few bucks up front to get the right forms.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Debra W. 5 out of 5 stars

I was trying to get a lien released for the last 3 month with Maricopa County and once I utilized your system it was complete within 24 hours of my filing. Great company and customer service, thank you!

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Dean B. 5 out of 5 stars

I needed to cut and paste my phone number with the dashes in order to use this website with my iPhone

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Darrell W. 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and easy to use. Nice to have available online.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Tim T. 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward and handy. Spacing of the spaces I filled out was not pretty, but it all worked.

Reply from Staff

We are motivated by your feedback to continue delivering excellence. Thank you!

William S C. 5 out of 5 stars

The Lady Bird Deed appears to be fine with me as are the instructions. However, there apparently are no specific laws in Texas addressing them other than they are OK. The problem is that lenders are surely going to use them as triggers for their due on sale clauses, especially as the current small mortgage rates begin to increase. The solution to that seems to be to sign and have them notarized, but not to record them unless the holder needs to enforce the provisions. It seems to me that you should consider your solution to that problem in your instructions.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Muhamed H. 5 out of 5 stars

Nice!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Kay Y. 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and easy service.

Reply from Staff

Your words of encouragement and feedback are greatly appreciated. They motivate us to maintain high standards in our service.

Michael S. 5 out of 5 stars

So convenient.

Reply from Staff

Knowing our customers are happy is our top priority. Thank you for the wonderful feedback!

Danelle S. 5 out of 5 stars

So easy and fast that even I could do it, and I'm technologically challenged! Thank you Deeds.com for taking care of the technical stuff so I can live and play. Definitely speedy delivery!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Sandra R. 5 out of 5 stars

This site was easy to use for access to State forms for filing in Montmorency County clerks office. Not only did I find claim form but a sample claim was available for assisting on how to complete your form correctly. Found this so very useful for us (public resident) to fill in the form as a .PDF file that prints out typed form - rather than handwritten entries. There is a fee but your access is always available on internet to this site in the future. Saved me time using this site and My filed form looks professional. You have access to several other forms if needed.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for the kind words Sandra, we appreciate you. Glad we could help!

Dapo L. 5 out of 5 stars

The team is very responsive and gets the job done. Thank you.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Esther R. 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to follow and complete.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

JAY R. 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use service to download all needed forms

Reply from Staff

Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us improve. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Michael S. 5 out of 5 stars

So easy.

Reply from Staff

Happy we could assist. Thank you for sharing your experience.