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San Francisco County Release of Notice of Pending Action Form

San Francisco County Release of Notice of Pending Action Form

San Francisco County Release of Notice of Pending Action Form

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

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San Francisco County Release of Notice of Pending Action Guide

San Francisco County Release of Notice of Pending Action Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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San Francisco County Completed Example of the Release of Notice of Pending Action Document

San Francisco County Completed Example of the Release of Notice of Pending Action Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Validated 7/28/2025 Preview Form

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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:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

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 all formatting requirements set forth by San Francisco County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

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. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). 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.

Have other questions? Contact our support team

In California, the document notifying a property owner and the public about a pending lawsuit regarding that property, is called a Notice of Pending Action. The statutes primarily governing the recording of a notice of pendency of action are found at Code Civil Procedure, sections 405--405.61.

What happens, though, when the case is resolved? At that point, the plaintiff (individual who filed the suit) files a release. This action serves as notice of the resolution and clears the title. The Release of Notice of Pending Action in California is governed by the provisions of Code of Civ. Proc. section 405.50.

The release form identifies the parties and the property. It includes references to the pending lawsuit and the relevant dates. Before recording, the release form must be signed, in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official, by the party that recorded the original notice of pending action, or their successor in interest. Submit the release to the office of the recorder for the county in which the original lis pendens was recorded.

Lawsuits can be complicated, and even small errors can affect the outcome of a case. Please contact an attorney with questions about using the Release of Notice of Pending Action, or for any other issues related to real property in California.

(California Release of Pending Action Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Release of Notice of Pending Action meets all recording requirements specific to San Francisco County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the San Francisco 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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