Preliminary Change of Ownership Report

Effective July 1, 1985 pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 480.3, the Recorder will not record a document evidencing a change of ownership without the simultaneous filing of a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report or the payment of a $20.00 recording fee in addition to current regular recording fees.

Effective July 1, 1991 the form must be signed by one of the grantees (transferees).

Should you have any questions regarding the completion of the PCOR, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (925) 313-7400.

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List of recorded documents requiring a PCOR

1. All deeds and indentures.

       Exceptions:

   Deeds to or from governmental entities

   Trustee’s deeds upon sale

   Easements

2. All Agreements of Sale and/or Contract of Sale affecting real estate.
3. All Affidavits of Death

       Exceptions:

   Beneficiary under deed of trust

4. All Leases, Memoranda of Leases, and Assignment of Leases

       Exceptions:

   Oil & Gas Leases