Legal Forms

California property owners, file and serve this Notice of Completion when construction is completed on your property.

In the State of California, property owners are required to file and serve a Notice of Completion when construction on their property has been completed. This legal document serves to officially notify all interested parties that the improvements made to the property have reached completion as of a specific date.

Compliance with California Civil Code

The Notice of Completion is prepared in accordance with California Civil Code Sections 8180-8190, 8100-8118, and 9200-9208. Adhering to these sections ensures that the notice meets all statutory requirements and is legally valid.

Notification to Interested Parties

By filing and serving the Notice of Completion, all concerned parties are informed about the completion of the construction project. This notification provides clarity regarding the status of the property and the date on which the improvements were finalized.

Required Statements and Declarations

The Notice of Completion form includes a Verification Statement, which is a mandatory component to confirm the accuracy of the information provided. Additionally, the form contains a Proof of Service Declaration. This section records the details of the individuals or entities to whom the notice was served, as well as the method by which service was effected.

Template Usage

The template for the Notice of Completion can be reused as needed for multiple projects or occasions. This form is intended for use exclusively within the State of California.

Give notice to a tenant that the property they are renting has been sold with this California Notice to Tenant of Sale of Rental Premises.

• The Notice informs the tenant that the property has been sold and instructs the tenant to pay rent to the new owner.
• The Notice also includes a Record of Service form, so you can record the details of how you served the Notice on the tenant.
• This is a reusable landlord tenant notice. Purchase it, download it, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
• Available in MS Word format, downloadable and easy to use.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Make a claim for payment for improvements to a public project with this California Payment Bond Claim Notice (Public Works), under Civil Code Sec. 8600 et seq.

• This Notice must be served on the bond principal and surety, to notify them that the contractor is making a claim against the bond for outstanding amounts due for labor, services or materials.
• The digital template also includes a Release of Payment Bond Claim Notice (Public Works), to be given after the claim has been paid in full.
• This is a reusable legal form. Buy it, download it, use it as often as you like.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Appoint an agent to sign documents and obtain a mortgage loan for you with this California Durable Special Power of Attorney for Mortgage Loan Closing.

• This Power of Attorney gives your attorney-in-fact the power and authority to execute all the necessary documents and to grant the lender a mortgage over property that you own.
• The Power of Attorney is durable, which means it will stay in effect even if you were to be declared incapable of handling your affairs.
• This is a specific Power of Attorney, because it only gives your attorney-in-fact the power to act for you with respect to the mortgage loan, and not for any other purpose.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Purpose of Preliminary Notice

The California 20-Day Preliminary Notice (Private Works) is a crucial document that contractors must provide before supplying labor or materials to a construction site. This notice is mandated by Section 8200 of the California Civil Code, ensuring that all parties involved in a construction project are properly informed.

Who Must Receive the Notice

The law requires that the Preliminary Notice be served on three key parties: the property owner, the direct contractor, and the construction lender, if there is one involved. This ensures that all responsible parties are aware of the contractor’s involvement and potential lien rights.

Contents of the Form

The form contains the legally required Notice to Property Owner, notifying them of the contractor’s work and rights. Additionally, the template includes a Proof of Service Declaration to document that the notice has been properly served to the necessary parties.

Usage and Reusability

This is a reusable lien form. Once purchased and downloaded, it can be saved for future use. Contractors can fill in and print a new copy each time they need to send a Preliminary Notice for a different project.

Jurisdiction

This form is intended solely for use within the State of California and should not be used for projects outside the state.

Before you furnish workers, materials or equipment to a public works construction project, serve this Preliminary Notice for California contractors, subtrades and suppliers.

• The Notice conforms to the requirements of California Civil Code Sec. 8034(b), 8102, and 9300 et seq.
• The Notice should be served on the public entity, the direct contractor, any first tier subcontractor, and the construction lender (if any).
• A Proof of Service Declaration is included with the Notice.
• This is a reusable lien form. Buy it, download and save it, then fill it in and print it each time you need to send a Preliminary Notice.
• For use only in the State of California.

Estate executors, file this Receipt from Distributee with California Superior Court each time you distribute estate assets to a beneficiary.

• The beneficiary acknowledges receipt of specified property from the deceased's estate.
• The Receipt must then be filed with the Superior Court for each distribution of estate assets.
• This is a free downloadable form in PDF format.
• Available from the Superior Court of the State of California.

Download this package of downloadable and reusable Lien Waiver and Release forms for California.

This package contains 4 downloadable and reusable Lien Waiver and Release forms designed specifically for use in the State of California.

Each form is available in MS Word format, making it easy for users to enter their information, print, and sign as needed. The forms are customizable and can be reused for multiple projects.

Included Forms

• Conditional Waiver and Release upon Final Payment: Conforms to California Civil Code Section 8136.
• Unconditional Waiver and Release upon Final Payment: Conforms to California Civil Code Section 8138.
• Conditional Waiver and Release upon Progress Payment: Conforms to California Civil Code Section 8132.
• Unconditional Waiver and Release upon Progress Payment: Conforms to California Civil Code Section 8134.

Features

• All forms are provided in a user-friendly MS Word format.
• Each document is set up for easy information entry and can be printed for signing.
• The forms are fully customizable and may be reused as needed.

Jurisdiction

These forms are intended for use exclusively within the State of California.

Protect your assets and avoid probate proceedings by placing your estate property into trust with this Revocable Living Trust Agreement for California residents.

• The trustee will pay the trust income to the settlor (maker of the trust), and such portion of the principal of the trust as the trustee sees fit for the medical care, maintenance and welfare of the settlor.
• If the settlor becomes unable to manage his/her affairs, the trustee may pay the trust income and principal to the settlor's spouse and/or children.
• The settlor may make changes to or revoke the Trust Agreement by written notice to the trustee.
• Upon the settlor's death, the remaining trust property is to be distributed to the beneficiaries in a manner set out in a schedule to the Agreement.

Under California law, you must notify your attorney-in-fact in writing that you are revoking his/her authority. You can do that with this Revocation of Power of Attorney form.

• You can revoke your Power of Attorney at any time, so long as you are mentally competent.
• You should give a copy of the signed Revocation form to your attorney-in-fact, and to every third party (such as your bank) who has a copy of the Power of Attorney on file.
• If you don't notify them in writing, neither your attorney-in-fact nor the third party can be held legally liable for relying on the Power of Attorney.
• This form is provided in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of California.