The Revocation of Power of Attorney is a sample document published by the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder for a person who executed a power of attorney, had it recorded, and now revokes it along with all powers granted to the attorney in fact. It carries a recording block at the top and a California notary acknowledgment at the bottom. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the county does not accept it online, so you deliver it by mail or in person to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office.
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What is Revocation of Power of Attorney – Riverside County, CA?
The Revocation of Power of Attorney is a one-page recordable document in which the person who signed a power of attorney states that they revoke it, together with all powers granted to the attorney in fact. The Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder publishes it among its Recorder Sample Documents.
The text identifies the earlier document. It states the date on which you executed the Power of Attorney, your county and state of residence, and the person you appointed as attorney in fact. It then states the date the Power of Attorney was recorded in the Office of the Recorder, the county and state of that office, and the Instrument No. The operative sentence reads "I HEREBY REVOKE said Power of Attorney, and all powers therein granted to my said attorney in fact." A "witness my hand" line, a signature line and a print-name line follow.
The top of the page has the recording request block ("Recording requested by and when recorded mail to") with name, street address, and city, state and ZIP code, plus a space marked for the Recorder's use only. The bottom has a California notary acknowledgment. The certificate states that the notary or other officer verifies only the identity of the person who signed, not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of the document.
The county states that it makes no representation about whether its sample documents suit your purposes, and its staff cannot give legal advice.
Who needs to file Revocation of Power of Attorney – Riverside County, CA?
The main user is a person who executed a power of attorney that was recorded with a county Recorder and who now wants to revoke it. The form is written in the first person: the signer identifies themselves, the attorney in fact they appointed, and the recorded instrument being revoked.
Notaries and other officers also handle the form, because the acknowledgment block at the bottom is completed by the officer, who records the date, the officer's name and title, and the name of the person who appeared.
The form recites a recording date and an Instrument No., so it fits a power of attorney that was recorded. The page prints no rule about other cases.
The county states that its Recorder Sample Documents are provided without any representation that they suit your purposes, that its employees cannot give legal advice or help prepare legal documents, and that you should consult an attorney or obtain other professional advice if you are unsure which document fits your transaction.
When to file Revocation of Power of Attorney – Riverside County, CA
The form is used when you decide to revoke a power of attorney that you executed and that was recorded in the Office of the Recorder. Neither the form nor the county's forms page prints a due date, so no deadline applies to it as such. It also states no validity period.
Gather the facts the form asks for before you start: the date you executed the Power of Attorney, the date it was recorded, the county and state of the Recorder's office, and the Instrument No. The form also has a "witness my hand this ___ day of _, 20" line for the date you sign it. The notary or other officer enters the acknowledgment date separately. For questions about timing or about whether this is the right document, the county refers you to an attorney or other professional.
How to fill out Revocation of Power of Attorney – Riverside County, CA
Complete the recording request block
At the top, under "Recording requested by and when recorded mail to," enter the name, street address, and city, state and ZIP code where the recorded document should be mailed. Leave the space above the line marked for the Recorder's use only.
Enter your name and the original date
In the first paragraph, enter the date you executed the Power of Attorney, your name, and your county and state of residence.
Name the attorney in fact
Enter the name of the person you appointed as your attorney in fact in the Power of Attorney.
Enter the recording details
In the second paragraph, enter the date the Power of Attorney was recorded, the county and state of the Office of the Recorder, and the Instrument No.
Date the witness line
On the "WITNESS my hand this ___ day of _, 20" line, enter the day, the month and the year.
Sign and print your name
Sign on the signature line and print your name on the line below it.
Arrange the notary acknowledgment
The California acknowledgment is for the notary or other officer to complete: county, date, the officer's name and title, the name of the person who appeared, signature and seal. Have it completed before delivering the document.
Review, download and print
Check that every blank is filled and every date matches the recorded Power of Attorney. 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 Revocation of Power of Attorney – Riverside County, CA
The county's forms page 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. The two channels are:
- By mail: send the printed, completed and notarized document to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office.
- In person: bring it to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office.
The county requires that all forms be printed in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper. Fill in the recording request block at the top, "Recording requested by and when recorded mail to," with the name and address to which the recorded document should be returned. Leave the space above the line marked for the Recorder's use only to the county. The form and the forms page give no fee, street address or appointment rule; check the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder website at https://www.rivcoacr.org/-forms for office details. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Trying to submit the form online; the county says its forms do not allow online submission and must be delivered by mail or in person.
- Printing in a color other than black ink or on paper that is not 8 1/2" x 11" white; the county requires black ink on that paper.
- Leaving the recording date, county, state or Instrument No. blank, so the recorded Power of Attorney being revoked is not identified.
- Leaving the "when recorded mail to" block empty, so the recorded document has no return name and address.
- Writing in the space reserved for the Recorder's use only.
- Treating the notary certificate as proof that the revocation is true or valid; it verifies only the identity of the person who signed.
- Asking county staff to decide whether this is the right document or to help draft it; they cannot give legal advice or help prepare legal documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Revocation of Power of Attorney?
It is a document in which the person who signed a power of attorney revokes it and all powers granted to the attorney in fact. This version is a Recorder Sample Document from the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, with a recording block and a California notary acknowledgment.
Can I submit the Riverside County revocation form online?
No. The county says its forms do not allow online submission. You print the completed form and deliver it by mail or in person to your local Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office.
What information do I need about the original power of attorney?
You need the date you executed it, the attorney in fact's name, the date it was recorded, the county and state of the Recorder's office, and the Instrument No. The form asks for each of these in its two opening paragraphs.
What does the notary certificate on this form verify?
It verifies only the identity of the person who signed the document. The printed notice says it does not verify the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of the document. The notary or other officer completes the acknowledgment at the bottom.
How should I print the Revocation of Power of Attorney?
Print it in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper. The county states that all of its forms must be printed this way.
Can county staff help me fill out this form or tell me if it is right for me?
No. The county says its employees cannot provide legal advice or help prepare legal documents, and it makes no representation that the sample documents suit your purposes. Consult an attorney or obtain other professional advice.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not connected to the county, and it does not record or file the document; you deliver it to the county office yourself.
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