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Contra Costa County Special Warranty Deed Form

Contra Costa County Special Warranty Deed Form

Contra Costa County Special Warranty Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/21/2025
Contra Costa County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Contra Costa County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/30/2025
Contra Costa County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Contra Costa County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/27/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder
Address:
555 Escobar St / PO Box 350
Martinez, California 94553

Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday

Phone: (925) 335-7910

Recording Tips for Contra Costa County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Contra Costa County

Properties in any of these areas use Contra Costa County forms:

  • Alamo
  • Antioch
  • Bethel Island
  • Brentwood
  • Byron
  • Canyon
  • Clayton
  • Concord
  • Crockett
  • Danville
  • Diablo
  • Discovery Bay
  • El Cerrito
  • El Sobrante
  • Hercules
  • Knightsen
  • Lafayette
  • Martinez
  • Moraga
  • Oakley
  • Orinda
  • Pinole
  • Pittsburg
  • Pleasant Hill
  • Port Costa
  • Richmond
  • Rodeo
  • San Pablo
  • San Ramon
  • Walnut Creek

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Contra Costa County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Contra Costa County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa County?

Recording fees in Contra Costa County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (925) 335-7910 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A Special Warranty Deed is similar to a General Warranty Deed however it only contains two basic warranties:

a. That the grantor received title.

b. That the property was not encumbered during the time the grantor held title, except as otherwise noted in the deed.

In a special Warranty Deeds the grantor may include additional warranties but they must be specifically stated in the deed.

(California Special Warranty Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Special Warranty Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Contra Costa County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Contra Costa County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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