Santa Clara County Special Durable Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property Form
Last validated November 2, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Santa Clara County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Alviso, Campbell, Coyote, Cupertino, Gilroy, Holy City, Los Altos, Los Gatos and 13 more.
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Santa Clara County Special Power of Attorney Form for the Sale of Property
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Santa Clara County Special Power of Attorney Guidelines
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Santa Clara 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
County Clerk-Recorder
San Jose, California 95134
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Phone: (408) 299-5688
Recording Tips for Santa Clara County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
Cities and Jurisdictions in Santa Clara County
Properties in any of these areas use Santa Clara County forms:
- Alviso
- Campbell
- Coyote
- Cupertino
- Gilroy
- Holy City
- Los Altos
- Los Gatos
- Milpitas
- Morgan Hill
- Mount Hamilton
- Mountain View
- New Almaden
- Palo Alto
- Redwood Estates
- San Jose
- San Martin
- Santa Clara
- Saratoga
- Stanford
- Sunnyvale
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Santa Clara County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Santa Clara 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 Clara County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Santa Clara 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 Clara 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 Clara County?
Recording fees in Santa Clara County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (408) 299-5688 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 Santa Clara County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Special Durable Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property meets all recording requirements specific to Santa Clara County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Santa Clara 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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