Full Reconveyance is the document a trustee signs to reconvey, without warranty, the estate held under a deed of trust once the secured debt has been paid. The San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk lists it among its Recorder forms, on the same forms page as the Assessor's San Bernardino County property tax forms, but it is a recording document rather than a tax form. On this page you can fill out the Full Reconveyance online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by the agency at arc.sbcounty.gov.
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What is Full Reconveyance – San Bernardino County, CA?
Full Reconveyance is the form on which a trustee under a deed of trust states that it received the holder's written request to reconvey, that all sums secured by the deed of trust have been fully paid, and that it therefore reconveys the estate it holds under that deed of trust.
The printed text sets out the conditions it recites. The trustee has received from the holder of the obligations a written request to reconvey, reciting that all sums secured by the deed of trust have been fully paid. The deed of trust and the note or notes it secures have been surrendered to the trustee for cancellation. On that basis the trustee reconveys without warranty, to the person or persons legally entitled to it, the estate now held under the deed of trust.
The form identifies the deed of trust by its date, the trustor(s) who made it, and the instrument number or book and page of the official records of the County Recorder where it was recorded. It also carries the land description and the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN). The top block is the recording block: it names who requested recording and where the recorded document and tax statement are to be mailed, and leaves a space reserved for the Recorder's use. Below the trustee's signature is a California notary acknowledgment.
The San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk lists this form under the Recorder. Its forms page lists two other reconveyance-related documents separately: Substitution of Trustee and Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance. The form's own footnote says there are various types of forms depending on each person's legal status and suggests consulting an attorney if you are unsure which document is appropriate for your transaction.
Who needs to file Full Reconveyance – San Bernardino County, CA?
The main user is the trustee under a deed of trust who has received the holder's written request to reconvey and is ready to reconvey the estate held under it. The trustee is the person who signs the form and whose typed or printed name appears under the signature.
The form's text sets conditions on its use:
- The holder of the obligations has made a written request to reconvey, reciting that all sums secured by the deed of trust have been fully paid.
- The deed of trust and the note or notes secured by it have been surrendered to the trustee for cancellation.
The reconveyance runs to the person or persons legally entitled to the estate, and the recording block lets the filer name where the recorded document and tax statement should be mailed, so a title company, escrow office or the property owner may be the party who asks for recording and receives the document.
The form does not say who may sign for a trustee, such as an attorney or agent, and it does not say whether it fits a trustee that has been substituted. The agency lists Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance as a separate form, and the footnote advises consulting an attorney when you are unsure which document fits your transaction.
When to file Full Reconveyance – San Bernardino County, CA
The form is completed when the trustee has received the holder's written request to reconvey, the request recites that all sums secured by the deed of trust have been fully paid, and the deed of trust and the note or notes have been surrendered to the trustee for cancellation. Those are the events the printed text recites before the trustee reconveys.
The form prints no filing deadline, validity period or renewal. It has a "Dated" line for the trustee's signature date and a separate date line in the notary acknowledgment, so complete both at signing. For any recording requirement or time limit that applies to your transaction, ask the Recorder's office or consult an attorney, as the form's footnote suggests.
How to fill out Full Reconveyance – San Bernardino County, CA
Complete the recording request block
At the top, enter the NAME, STREET ADDRESS and CITY, STATE & ZIP CODE of whoever should receive the document and tax statement after recording. Leave the area marked for the Recorder's use only empty.
Enter order numbers and APN
Fill in the TITLE ORDER NO. and ESCROW NO. fields if you have them, and enter the property's Assessor's Parcel Number on the APN line.
Name the trustee and deed of trust
Enter the name of the trustee, the date of the Deed of Trust, and the trustor(s) who made it.
Give the recording information
Enter the instrument number, or the book and page, of the official records where the deed of trust was recorded, and the county of the County Recorder's office.
Describe the land
Enter the land description as stated in the deed of trust, in the space after "describing land therein as".
Date and sign as trustee
Enter the date on the Dated line. The trustee signs above (Signature of Trustee) and prints or types the trustee's name on the line below.
Arrange the notary acknowledgment
The notary or other officer completes the STATE OF and COUNTY OF lines, the date, the officer's name and title, the name of the person signing, the signature and the seal. Leave these entries to the officer.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the deed of trust details match the recorded document and that the recording block is complete. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Full Reconveyance – San Bernardino County, CA
The Full Reconveyance is a recording document for the County Recorder; the form itself names no mailing address, portal or appointment rule. Its top block, headed Recording requested by and when recorded mail document and tax statement to, is where you enter the name and address that should receive the document after recording, and the area marked Space above this line for Recorder's use only must stay empty.
The San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk publishes the form on its forms page, https://arc.sbcounty.gov/forms-fees/, under the Recorder. The same page lists a Fee Schedule (Recorder-County Clerk), a Document Cover Sheet and a Public Records Request form. Ask the agency whether a fee, cover sheet or other step applies to your recording; the amounts are not given here.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Completing the form before the holder's written request to reconvey has been received; the text recites that the trustee received that request.
- Signing a reconveyance when the deed of trust and note or notes have not been surrendered to the trustee for cancellation; the text recites that surrender.
- Leaving out the recording reference, either the instrument number or the book and page, so the deed of trust cannot be identified.
- Leaving the recording block empty, so nobody is named to receive the recorded document and tax statement.
- Writing in the area marked for the Recorder's use only, which the form reserves above the line.
- Filling in the notary block yourself; it is completed by the notary public or other officer, and it verifies only the signer's identity, not the truthfulness of the document.
- Using this form when you need Substitution of Trustee or Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance, which the agency lists as separate forms.
- Omitting the trustee's typed or printed name under the signature.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Full Reconveyance?
A Full Reconveyance is the form on which a trustee reconveys, without warranty, the estate it holds under a deed of trust. It recites that the holder asked for reconveyance, that all secured sums are fully paid, and that the deed of trust and note were surrendered for cancellation.
Who signs the Full Reconveyance?
The trustee under the deed of trust signs the form and prints or types the trustee's name beneath the signature. A notary public or other officer then completes the acknowledgment, which verifies only the identity of the person who signed.
Is the Full Reconveyance a property tax form?
No. The San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk lists it under the Recorder, not the Assessor. It is a recording document that appears on the same forms page as the county's property tax forms from the Assessor.
Do I need a notary for a Full Reconveyance?
The form includes a notary acknowledgment block for a notary public or other officer to complete. The certificate states that the officer verifies only the signer's identity, not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of the document.
Can I fill out the Full Reconveyance online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not record or file the document; delivery to the County Recorder follows the agency's own channels.
What is the difference between Full Reconveyance and Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance?
The San Bernardino County Recorder lists them as separate forms, along with Substitution of Trustee. The form's footnote says the right form depends on each person's legal status and suggests consulting an attorney if you are unsure which fits your transaction.
Where do I find recording fees for a Full Reconveyance?
The agency's forms page lists a Fee Schedule (Recorder-County Clerk) at https://arc.sbcounty.gov/forms-fees/. The Full Reconveyance form itself prints no fee, so ask the Recorder's office what applies to your recording.
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