Declaration of Abandonment of Declared Homestead - California

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Release a recorded homestead, often required before a sale or refinance. You need to review a declaration of abandonment requested for a sale, refinance or other property matter.

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Who this form is for

  • Owners reviewing how to release an existing recorded homestead declaration.
  • People whose title company or lender has requested an abandonment for a sale or refinance.
  • People who need attorney guidance about an existing judgment, signing authority or property rights.

What you'll need

  • The earlier declaration's recording county, date and document number.
  • Owner and spouse details, property address, parcel number and exact legal description.
  • Acceptable identification, any required signing authority and the recorder's current requirements.

How to complete it

  1. Read the packet and obtain a copy of the recorded homestead declaration. Ask an attorney before proceeding if creditor or judgment issues are involved.
  2. Enter the owner, property and earlier recording details. Follow the packet's signing directions, including its joint-signature instructions for married owners.
  3. Complete and save the PDF in your own PDF app, check the saved copy and print. Leave signatures for the notary appointment.
  4. Record the notarized abandonment as directed in the packet; it takes effect upon recording. Confirm applicable fees with the recorder and keep proof with your property records.

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