Full Reconveyance is a sample recording document published by the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder. On it, a trustee reconveys, without warranty, the estate held under a deed of trust after the holder of the obligations reports that all secured sums have been paid. It is used by trustees and by those preparing a reconveyance for recording in California. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original at its forms page, and the finished document is delivered to the county office by mail or in person.
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What is Full Reconveyance – Riverside County, CA?
Full Reconveyance is a recording document in which a trustee, successor trustee or substituted trustee reconveys, without warranty, to the person or persons legally entitled to it, the estate held under a deed of trust that has been paid off.
The printed text identifies the deed of trust by its date, the trustor who executed it, and the instrument number and date under which it was recorded in the Official Records of the county Recorder in California. The land is described only by the words "More fully described in said deed of trust". The trustee states that it received a written request to reconvey from the holder of the obligations, reciting that all sums secured by the deed of trust have been fully paid, and that the deed of trust and the note or notes were surrendered to the trustee for cancellation.
The page has a block at the top for the party requesting recording and the address to which the recorded document is mailed, with lines for an escrow number and an order number. It also has a space reserved for the Recorder's use, a signature and date line for the trustee, and a California notary acknowledgment.
The Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder lists the form among its Recorder Sample Documents. The county makes no representation that a sample suits your purposes, and its staff cannot give legal advice.
Who needs to file Full Reconveyance – Riverside County, CA?
The trustee named in a deed of trust uses this form to reconvey the property once the obligation secured by the deed of trust has been paid. The printed text covers a trustee, a successor trustee or a substituted trustee, and the form asks for the trustor who executed the deed of trust.
The form is prepared after the holder of the obligations has given the trustee a written request to reconvey, reciting that all sums secured by the deed of trust have been fully paid. It also recites that the deed of trust and the note or notes were surrendered to the trustee for cancellation. If those conditions have not been met, the form's wording does not fit your situation.
Escrow or title staff and other preparers may also use the sample to prepare the document for the trustee, which is why the form has Escrow No. and Order No. lines. The trustee signs it.
The county says that its staff cannot help prepare legal documents and that its sample documents may not suit your purposes. If you are unsure whether this is the right document for your transaction, the county advises consulting an attorney or another professional.
When to file Full Reconveyance – Riverside County, CA
The triggering event is the trustee's receipt of the holder's written request to reconvey, which states that all sums secured by the deed of trust have been fully paid, together with surrender of the deed of trust and the note or notes to the trustee for cancellation. The form recites both events, so it is prepared once they have happened.
The form prints no deadline of its own. The county's forms page gives no due date for it either. Once the trustee has signed and the acknowledgment is completed, the document is delivered to the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office for recording. For timing questions about your transaction, ask your escrow or title officer, or an attorney.
Documents you need
- Written request to reconvey from the holder of the obligations, reciting that all sums secured by the deed of trust have been fully paid; the form states that the trustee received it.
- The deed of trust and the note or notes it secures, surrendered to the trustee for cancellation; the form recites that this has happened.
How to fill out Full Reconveyance – Riverside County, CA
Enter the recording return details
In the top block, write the NAME, STREET ADDRESS and CITY, STATE & ZIP CODE of the party requesting recording and to whom the recorded document is mailed. Add the Escrow No. and Order No. if they apply.
Leave the Recorder's space blank
Do not write in the area marked SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY.
State the trustee's capacity
Enter the trustee's name and indicate whether it acts as trustee, Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee under the Deed of Trust.
Identify the deed of trust
Enter the date of the Deed of Trust and the name of the Trustor who executed it.
Enter the recording information
Fill in the Instrument No. and the recording date, and write the county in "Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ___ County, California".
Check the land description
The land is described by the printed words "More fully described in said deed of trust". Confirm that the deed of trust you identified is the one being reconveyed.
Date and sign as trustee
Enter the Date, then have the trustee sign on the By: line and print the name in Print Name.
Complete the notary acknowledgment
The notary or other officer fills in the county, the date, the officer's name and title, and the name of the person who appeared, then signs and applies the seal.
Review, download and print
Check every entry against the deed of trust. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper, then deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Full Reconveyance – Riverside County, CA
The county's forms page says its forms do not allow online submission. They must be delivered by mail or in person to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office.
- By mail: send the completed, signed and acknowledged document to your local Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office. The form gives no address for the office. The top block, Recording Requested By and When Recorded Mail To, tells the Recorder where to return the document after recording.
- In person: take the document to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office.
Print the form in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper, as the county requires for all its forms. Leave the space marked Space Above This Line for Recorder's Use Only empty.
Office locations and other forms are listed at https://www.rivcoacr.org/-forms. If the form is recorded with a fee, ask the office for the amount and the accepted payment methods. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Printing the form in a color other than black ink or on paper other than 8 1/2" x 11" white paper; the county requires black ink on that size and color of paper.
- Trying to submit the form online; the county says its forms must be delivered by mail or in person to the local office.
- Writing in the space marked for the Recorder's use only.
- Leaving the recording-return block empty, so the Recorder has no name and address to mail the recorded document to.
- Entering the instrument number or recording date of the deed of trust incorrectly, or leaving out the county in the Official Records line.
- Signing the reconveyance before the deed of trust and note have been surrendered and the holder's written request has been received; the form says both happened.
- Assuming the notary certifies the content; the certificate verifies only the identity of the person who signed.
- Relying on county staff to choose or prepare the document; they cannot give legal advice and make no representation that the sample suits your purposes.
Frequently asked questions
What is a full reconveyance?
A full reconveyance is the document in which a trustee reconveys, without warranty, the estate held under a deed of trust to the person legally entitled to it. The form recites that the holder asked for it in writing because all secured sums were paid and the deed of trust and note were surrendered.
Is the Full Reconveyance a Riverside County property tax form?
No. It is a Recorder Sample Document from the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder. It reconveys a deed of trust and contains no tax lines. The county lists it with its other recording documents on its forms page.
Can I submit the Full Reconveyance online in Riverside County?
No. The county says its forms do not allow online submission and must be delivered by mail or in person to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office. FillingPDF only lets you fill out and download the PDF; it does not file it with the county.
What paper and ink does the Riverside County Recorder require?
The county says all its forms must be printed in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper. Print your completed Full Reconveyance that way before signing and delivering it.
Does the form need a notary?
The form includes a California notary acknowledgment block, which the notary or other officer completes after the trustee signs. The certificate verifies only the identity of the signer, not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of the document.
Who signs the Full Reconveyance?
The trustee signs on the By: line and prints a name; the form covers a trustee, successor trustee or substituted trustee. The trustor is named on the form as the person who executed the deed of trust, but does not sign it.
Can county staff help me fill out the Full Reconveyance?
No. The county says its employees cannot provide legal advice or help prepare legal documents, and it makes no representation that its sample documents suit your purposes. Consult an attorney or another professional if you are unsure.
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