Monterey County Release of Notice of Pending Action Form (California)
All Monterey County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Release of Notice of Pending Action Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Monterey County compliant document last validated/updated 12/6/2024
Release of Notice of Pending Action Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Monterey County compliant document last validated/updated 10/24/2024
Completed Example of the Release of Notice of Pending Action Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Monterey County compliant document last validated/updated 12/11/2024
The following California and Monterey County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Release of Notice of Pending Action forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Monterey County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
168 West Alisal St, 1st floor / PO Box 29, Salinas, California 93902-0570
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Recording until 4:00 pm
Phone: (831) 755-5041 or toll free from peninsula (831) 647-77
Local jurisdictions located in Monterey County include:
- Aromas
- Big Sur
- Bradley
- Carmel
- Carmel By The Sea
- Carmel Valley
- Castroville
- Chualar
- Gonzales
- Greenfield
- Jolon
- King City
- Lockwood
- Marina
- Monterey
- Moss Landing
- Pacific Grove
- Pebble Beach
- Salinas
- San Ardo
- San Lucas
- Seaside
- Soledad
- Spreckels
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Monterey County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Monterey County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Monterey County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Monterey County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Release of Notice of Pending Action forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Monterey County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Monterey County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by California or Monterey County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Monterey County Release of Notice of Pending Action forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
In California, the document notifying a property owner and the public about a pending lawsuit regarding that property, is called a Notice of Pending Action. The statutes primarily governing the recording of a notice of pendency of action are found at Code Civil Procedure, sections 405--405.61.
What happens, though, when the case is resolved? At that point, the plaintiff (individual who filed the suit) files a release. This action serves as notice of the resolution and clears the title. The Release of Notice of Pending Action in California is governed by the provisions of Code of Civ. Proc. section 405.50.
The release form identifies the parties and the property. It includes references to the pending lawsuit and the relevant dates. Before recording, the release form must be signed, in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official, by the party that recorded the original notice of pending action, or their successor in interest. Submit the release to the office of the recorder for the county in which the original lis pendens was recorded.
Lawsuits can be complicated, and even small errors can affect the outcome of a case. Please contact an attorney with questions about using the Release of Notice of Pending Action, or for any other issues related to real property in California.
(California Release of Pending Action Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
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