Alameda County Special Durable Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property Form

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Alameda County Special Power of Attorney Form for the Sale of Property

Alameda County Special Power of Attorney Form for the Sale of Property

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Document Last Validated 3/27/2026
Alameda County Special Power of Attorney Guidelines

Alameda County Special Power of Attorney Guidelines

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Document Last Validated 4/29/2026
Alameda County Completed Example of the Special Power of Attorney Document

Alameda County Completed Example of the Special Power of Attorney Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 2/27/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder

Address:
1106 Madison St
Oakland, California 94607

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30 (avoid 12:00 to 2:00)

Phone: 510-272-6362 or 888-280-7708

Dublin Office

Address:
7600 Dublin Blvd, Suite 160 (enter through courtyard)
Dublin, California 94568

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30

Phone: as above

Recording Tips for Alameda County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Alameda County

Properties in any of these areas use Alameda County forms:

  • Alameda
  • Albany
  • Berkeley
  • Castro Valley
  • Dublin
  • Emeryville
  • Fremont
  • Hayward
  • Livermore
  • Newark
  • Oakland
  • Piedmont
  • Pleasanton
  • San Leandro
  • San Lorenzo
  • Sunol
  • Union City

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Alameda County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Alameda County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 510-272-6362 or 888-280-7708 for current fees.

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This document creates a durable, special power of attorney for the sale of California real estate. 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, acknowledge and deliver any and all documents, and to do any and all things on behalf of the principal, including, but not limited to, the execution of deeds, notes, mortgages, deeds of trusts, personal guarantees and any other instrument or agreement of any kind or nature whatsoever in connection therewith, and affecting the SALE of a described real property. It includes a "special instructions" section which can be used to further limit or 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 immediately upon the satisfactory closing of the identified property.

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 Sale Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Special Durable Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property meets all recording requirements specific to Alameda County.

Our Promise

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