Sonoma County Release of Notice of Pending Action Form
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Sonoma County Release of Notice of Pending Action Form
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Sonoma County Release of Notice of Pending Action Guide
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Sonoma County Completed Example of the Release of Notice of Pending Action Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar
Santa Rosa, California 95403 / 95402
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00, Wed until 4:00 / Same-day Recording until 4:00
Phone: (707) 565-2651
Recording Tips for Sonoma County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Sonoma County
Properties in any of these areas use Sonoma County forms:
- Annapolis
- Bodega
- Bodega Bay
- Boyes Hot Springs
- Camp Meeker
- Cazadero
- Cloverdale
- Cotati
- Duncans Mills
- El Verano
- Eldridge
- Forestville
- Fulton
- Geyserville
- Glen Ellen
- Graton
- Guerneville
- Healdsburg
- Jenner
- Kenwood
- Monte Rio
- Occidental
- Penngrove
- Petaluma
- Rio Nido
- Rohnert Park
- Santa Rosa
- Sebastopol
- Sonoma
- Stewarts Point
- The Sea Ranch
- Valley Ford
- Villa Grande
- Vineburg
- Windsor
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Sonoma County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Sonoma 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 Sonoma County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma County?
Recording fees in Sonoma County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (707) 565-2651 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Sonoma 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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