San Francisco County Special Durable Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property Form
Last validated September 4, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted 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 Special Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

San Francisco County Special Power of Attorney Guidelines
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San Francisco County Completed Example of the Special Power of Attorney Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Assessor-Recorder's Main Office
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
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
Cities and Jurisdictions in San Francisco County
Properties in any of these areas use San Francisco County forms:
- San Francisco
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.
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This document creates a durable, special power of attorney for the PURCHASE of California real property. A power of attorney is a legal document delegating authority from one person to another. In the document, the maker of the power of attorney (the "principal") grants the right to act on the maker's behalf as that person's Attorney-in-fact.
Attorney-in-fact means a person granted authority to act for the principal in a power of attorney, regardless of whether the person is known as an attorney-in-fact or agent, or by some other term. CA Prob Code 4014(a)
This special power of attorney grants the attorney-in fact the power to execute and deliver on the principal's behalf, name and stead, any in all necessary legal documents including contracts for sale, deeds, mortgages, deeds of trusts, promissory notes, settlement statements, affidavits, and other documents with regard to all matters concerning the PURCHASE of a specific property. It includes a "special instructions" section which can be used to further limit/define the powers given.
This instrument is to be construed and interpreted as a durable power of attorney that takes effect immediately and (this power of attorney shall not be affected by the principal's subsequent incapacity.) CA Prob Code 4124(a)
This Special Power of Attorney is specifically limited to the acts specified within and terminates upon a time frame set by number of days after its execution. For example: Terminates 60 days after execution.
Included are the warning statements required when a power of attorney (is sold or otherwise distributed in this state for use by a person who does not have the advice of legal counsel)
(Notice to Person Executing Durable Power of Attorney)
(Notice to Person Accepting the Appointment as Attorney-in-Fact) CA Prob Code 4128 (b)
(California Special DPOA Purchase 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 county recording office listed above.
This Special Durable Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property meets all recording requirements specific to San Francisco County.
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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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