Santa Barbara County Release of Notice of Pending Action Form

Last validated September 8, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Santa Barbara County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Buellton, Carpinteria, Casmalia, Goleta, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Los Alamos, Los Olivos and 6 more.

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Santa Barbara County Release of Notice of Pending Action Form

Santa Barbara County Release of Notice of Pending Action Form

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

Document last validated 7/14/2026
Santa Barbara County Release of Notice of Pending Action Guide

Santa Barbara County Release of Notice of Pending Action Guide

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Document last validated 8/13/2026
Santa Barbara County Completed Example of the Release of Notice of Pending Action Document

Santa Barbara County Completed Example of the Release of Notice of Pending Action Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/8/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Lompoc

Address:
401 E. Cypress St, Room 102
Lompoc, California 93436

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00pm

Phone: (805) 737-7705

Santa Maria

Address:
511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Suite 115
Santa Maria, California 93455-1341

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Phone: (805) 346-8370

Hall of Records & Mailing Address

Address:
1100 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California 93101

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Phone: (805) 568-2250

Recording Tips for Santa Barbara County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Santa Barbara County

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

  • Buellton
  • Carpinteria
  • Casmalia
  • Goleta
  • Guadalupe
  • Lompoc
  • Los Alamos
  • Los Olivos
  • New Cuyama
  • Santa Barbara
  • Santa Maria
  • Santa Ynez
  • Solvang
  • Summerland

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

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Santa Barbara County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (805) 737-7705 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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 Santa Barbara County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Release of Notice of Pending Action meets all recording requirements specific to Santa Barbara County.

Our Promise

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