Plan 1
Studio · 415 sq ft
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Official real estate forms for Southern California
Free, official court and county PDF forms and self-help packets that people use for evictions, deeds and recording, property-tax claims, accessory dwelling units, and small-estate real property in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Each item has a short plain-English note on when a landlord, tenant, buyer, seller or owner typically uses it. We link only to government or court URLs we could load; we do not host the PDFs.
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This page is general information, not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for a lawyer, a court self-help center, or the county recorder or assessor. Forms, fees, deadlines and local rules change. Download the file from the official court or government link, check that you have the latest version, and confirm where and how to file or record it. A 3-day notice is usually not a court form. Orange County does not publish official blank grant or quitclaim deeds. Consider a qualified attorney if the matter involves an eviction, a deed, a tax claim, a permit, or an inherited home.
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Free pre-approved ADU plans
60 official plan cards from cities and counties in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego. Moreno Valley's seven city-approved plans are listed first. We link the official PDF when we could load it; we do not re-host the files. Designer-owned catalogs that are sold or licensed separately are not listed here.
Plan 2
Studio · 306 sq ft
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1 bedroom · 730 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan 4
1 bedroom · 586 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan 5
2 bedroom · 910 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan 6
2 bedroom · 779 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan 7
3 bedroom · 988 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan 001
Studio · 224 sq ft
Official program pageThis plan is published as a PDF on the official program page. Download it there.
Plan 002
1 bedroom / 1 bath · 499 sq ft
Official program pageThis plan is published as a PDF on the official program page. Download it there.
Plan 003
2 bedroom / 2 bath · 990 sq ft
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Plan 004
3 bedroom / 3 bath · 1,199 sq ft
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Craftsman — Studio
Studio · 393 sq ft
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Studio · 393 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageSpanish — Studio
Studio · 393 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageCraftsman — 1 bedroom
1 bedroom · 558 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageRanch — 1 bedroom
1 bedroom · 558 sq ft
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1 bedroom · 558 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageCraftsman — 2 bedroom
2 bedroom · 748 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageRanch — 2 bedroom
2 bedroom · 748 sq ft
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2 bedroom · 748 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageCraftsman — 2 bedroom
2 bedroom · 800 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageRanch — 2 bedroom
2 bedroom · 800 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageSpanish — 2 bedroom
2 bedroom · 800 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageCraftsman — 3 bedroom
3 bedroom · 972 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageRanch — 3 bedroom
3 bedroom · 972 sq ft
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3 bedroom · 972 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageCraftsman — 3 bedroom
3 bedroom · 1,200 sq ft
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3 bedroom · 1,200 sq ft
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3 bedroom · 1,200 sq ft
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Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan A
3 bedroom / 1 bath · 1,200 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan B
2 bedroom / 1 bath · 1,200 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan C
1 bedroom / 1 bath · 800 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePasadena: ADU Standard Plans program
Prototype A is a 374 sq ft studio, updated to the 2025 California Building Code, and may be used on most single-family residential lots citywide.
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1 bedroom
1 bedroom · 746 sq ft
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2 bedroom / 2 bath · 800 sq ft
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2 bedroom / 2 bath · 1,020 sq ft
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3 bedroom / 2 bath · 1,200 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan 1
Studio · 499 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan 2
1 bedroom / 1 bath · 625 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan 3
2 bedroom / 1 bath · 749 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan 4
2 bedroom / 2 bath · 909 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageStudio
Studio · 499 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program page1 bedroom / 1 bath
1 bedroom / 1 bath · 625 sq ft
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2 bedroom / 1 bath · 749 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program page2 bedroom / 2 bath
2 bedroom / 2 bath · 909 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program page3 bedroom / 2 bath
3 bedroom / 2 bath · 1,194 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageModel B
735 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageModel C
1,008 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageModel D
560 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan H
1,008 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageCarlsbad: ADU permit-ready program
Studio 400 sq ft; 1 bedroom 680 sq ft; 2 bedroom 800 sq ft; and 3 bedroom 999 sq ft, each with three architectural styles.
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Plan A
3 bedroom / 1 bath · 1,200 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan B
2 bedroom / 1 bath · 1,200 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan C
2 bedroom / 2 bath · 1,200 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan D
1 bedroom · 1,000 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan E
1 bedroom / 1 bath · 800 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan F
1 bedroom / 1 bath · 600 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan G
4 bedroom / 3 bath · 1,728 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pagePlan H
3 bedroom / 2 bath · 1,500 sq ft
Download plan (PDF)Official program pageAbout these plans and what is still needed
Some cities and counties publish free, pre-approved or permit-ready accessory dwelling unit plan sets, and in some cases the accompanying engineering sheets, on their official sites. These plans must be submitted to the city or county that issued them.
A site plan, Title 24 energy documents, soils work, solar, and permit or plan-check fees are often still required. Eligibility can depend on zoning, flood, fire, and other site conditions. Confirm the current version and site-specific requirements with the city or county before you rely on a set.
Statewide court forms
These Judicial Council and California Courts Self-Help forms are used in every county, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego. File them in the superior court for the county where the property is located, or follow the recording or probate rules on the form.
Eviction
UD-100 Complaint — Unlawful Detainer
A landlord (or sometimes a master tenant) uses this to start an eviction case in superior court after a proper notice period has ended.
SUM-130 Summons — Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)
This is the official summons that goes with the eviction complaint. It tells the tenant a case has been filed and how long they have to respond.
UD-105 Answer — Unlawful Detainer
A tenant uses this to respond in writing to an eviction complaint. Missing the deadline can lead to a default and a lockout without a hearing.
UD-110 Judgment — Unlawful Detainer
The court uses this judgment form when a landlord is awarded possession, and often money, at the end of an eviction case.
CM-010 Civil Case Cover Sheet
Filed with many civil cases, including evictions, so the court can classify and assign the case.
POS-010 Proof of Service of Summons
The person who served the summons and complaint completes this so the court has a record that the tenant was given the papers.
EJ-130 Writ of Execution (including possession of real property)
After a judgment for possession, a landlord typically needs this writ so the sheriff can schedule a lockout. It is also used to collect a money judgment.
CIV-100 Request for Entry of Default (Application to Enter Default)
A landlord uses this if the tenant does not file a timely response, so the clerk can enter a default before a default judgment is requested.
POS-030 Proof of Service by First-Class Mail — Civil
Used to show that copies of papers (such as a tenant's answer, or a request to enter default) were mailed. It is not used to prove service of a summons.
UD-116 Declaration for Default Judgment by Court
A landlord can use this declaration, with the judgment forms, when asking the court for a default judgment in an eviction.
UD-106 / DISC-003 Form Interrogatories — Unlawful Detainer
Written questions used in an eviction case to get facts from the other side before trial.
UD-115 Stipulation for Entry of Judgment — Unlawful Detainer
Used when the landlord and tenant agree in writing on how the eviction case should end, including move-out dates or payments, and ask the court to enter that agreement as a judgment.
UD-150 Request / Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial — Unlawful Detainer
If the tenant files an answer and still occupies the property, either side can use this to ask the court to set a trial date.
CP-10.5 Prejudgment Claim of Right to Possession
An occupant who lives in the unit but is not named on the summons and complaint can use this to ask to be heard before a lockout. Landlords often serve it with the eviction papers.
CP-10 Claim of Right to Possession and Notice of Hearing
An unnamed occupant can use this after a writ of possession is issued, to claim a right to stay and get a hearing, if they occupied the property before the eviction case was filed.
EJ-001 Abstract of Judgment — Civil
A landlord (or any civil judgment creditor) can record this to create a lien against the debtor's real property after a money judgment.
FW-001 Request to Waive Court Fees
A tenant or other party who cannot afford filing fees can ask the court to waive them. The court may still require later payment in some situations.
FW-003 Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)
Filed with the fee-waiver request so the court can grant or deny a waiver of court fees.
MC-025 Attachment to Judicial Council Form
Extra lined pages used when an eviction answer or other Judicial Council form does not have enough space.
3-day and other eviction notices (official self-help information)
A landlord generally must serve a proper notice and wait for it to expire before filing an eviction. These notices are not Judicial Council court forms; use the official self-help guidance and any required local wording.
California Courts eviction forms hub
The statewide self-help list of eviction forms for landlords and tenants, with links to the official Judicial Council PDFs.
How a landlord fills out an eviction case
Step-by-step official guidance for starting an unlawful detainer case, including which forms to complete.
Help for a tenant in an eviction case
Official guidance for tenants who have been served with an eviction summons and complaint, including deadlines and response options.
Related court forms
CH-100 Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
Used to ask for a civil harassment restraining order against a neighbor, roommate, or other person who is not a close family member. Landlords and occupants sometimes need this when harassment or threats happen at a property; it is not a substitute for an eviction case.
CH-109 Notice of Court Hearing
Tells the other person when the court will hear a request for a civil harassment restraining order.
CH-110 Temporary Restraining Order (CLETS-TCH)
The temporary civil harassment order a court can issue before the hearing, if the request is granted.
CH-115 Request to Continue Court Hearing
Used to ask the court to postpone a civil harassment hearing.
CH-120 Response to Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
The person who would be restrained uses this to respond to a civil harassment request.
Civil harassment restraining order self-help
Official instructions for asking for, or responding to, a civil harassment restraining order.
SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court
A landlord or tenant can use small claims court for a money dispute that fits the small-claims limits (for example unpaid rent or a security-deposit claim) when they do not need a court order for possession. Possession still requires an unlawful detainer case.
SC-100A Other Plaintiffs or Defendants (Attachment)
Attachment used when a small claims case has more plaintiffs or defendants than the main claim form allows.
SC-104 Proof of Service
Shows that small claims papers were served on the other party.
SC-105 Request for Court Order and Answer
Used in small claims to ask the court for certain orders, or to answer such a request.
Small claims self-help
Official guidance on starting or responding to a small claims case, including current dollar limits.
Probate
DE-305 Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value ($20,000 or Less)
Heirs may use this affidavit in limited situations to transfer real property of small value without a full probate. The current dollar cap and waiting rules are on the form; confirm them before you record anything.
DE-310 Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property / Primary Residence
Used to ask the probate court to confirm succession to a primary residence or other qualifying real property in a small estate, without a full probate administration. Read the current form for the dollar limit and conditions.
DE-315 Order Determining Succession to Real Property / Primary Residence
The court order that can follow a DE-310 petition. Once entered, it is often recorded so title to the real property can be updated.
Probate self-help
Official overview of probate, small-estate, and succession procedures that often come up when a home is inherited.
Orange County
Orange County uses the statewide eviction forms plus official Superior Court self-help packets. The Clerk-Recorder does not publish official blank grant or quitclaim deeds; the Assessor does publish the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report and property-tax claims.
Eviction
SHC-UD-01 Opening an Unlawful Detainer Case (self-help packet)
Orange County's self-help packet for landlords starting an eviction, generally including the cover sheet, eviction summons, complaint and related service forms. Use it after a proper notice has expired.
SHC-UD-02 Unlawful Detainer: Default Judgment for Possession Only
Orange County packet for a landlord asking the court for a default judgment for possession when the tenant has not responded.
SHC-UD-03 Unlawful detainer default and judgment packet
Orange County self-help packet for the next steps after default when a court judgment and writ may be needed.
SHC-UD-04 Defending an Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit
Orange County self-help packet for a tenant answering an eviction complaint, including the answer and proof of mailing.
SHC-UD-05 Unlawful Detainer Trial Packet (response filed)
Orange County packet explaining the forms and steps for trial and a court judgment after an answer has been filed.
L-1163 Unlawful detainer information
Orange County Superior Court information sheet on unlawful detainer filings and related local requirements.
Orange County landlord / tenant self-help
The court's official landlord-tenant self-help page, with links to packets and next steps for both sides.
Orange County civil self-help form packets
Index of official civil self-help packets, including the eviction packets listed above.
Deeds & recording
Orange County Clerk-Recorder property document forms
Official forms page for documents the Clerk-Recorder does publish. Orange County does not provide official blank grant or quitclaim deed forms; those are typically prepared on title-company stationery. Always attach the current Preliminary Change of Ownership Report when a transfer is recorded.
BOE-502-A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (2026)
Buyers and other transferees file this with a recorded deed or similar transfer so the Assessor can review the change of ownership. Recording is often delayed if it is missing.
BOE-502-AH Change of Ownership Statement
The Assessor may send or require this statement after a transfer if more ownership information is needed.
BOE-502-D Change in Ownership Statement — Death of Real Property Owner
Used to report a change in ownership when a real property owner has died, which can affect reassessment and title follow-up.
Property tax
BOE-266 Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption (2026)
Owner-occupants use this to claim the homeowners' exemption on a principal residence, which reduces the assessed value used for the general tax.
Orange County homeowners' exemptions information
Official page explaining the homeowners' exemption and how to file in Orange County.
BOE-19-P Claim for Reassessment Exclusion for Transfer Between Parent and Child (on or after February 16, 2021)
Used after a qualifying parent-child transfer of a principal residence (Proposition 19) so the taxable base-year value can be excluded from reassessment, within the current limits.
BOE-19-G Claim for Reassessment Exclusion for Transfer Between Grandparent and Grandchild (on or after February 16, 2021)
Similar Proposition 19 exclusion for a qualifying grandparent-grandchild transfer of a principal residence, when the conditions on the form are met.
BOE-19-B Claim for Transfer of Base Year Value to Replacement Primary Residence (age 55 or older)
A qualifying owner age 55 or older can use this to ask to transfer a taxable base-year value to a replacement primary residence under Proposition 19.
Orange County assessment appeals information
Assessor FAQ on how an owner can contest an assessed value. The appeal itself is filed with the Assessment Appeals Board, not the Assessor.
Orange County Assessment Appeals Board
Official board site to file or follow an assessment appeal application in Orange County.
ADU & building
City building permits and ADU how-to links
Orange County cities publish their own ADU and building-permit instructions. See our permits page for official how-to-apply links we could verify, rather than a second copy of those instructions here.
Free pre-approved ADU plans for this county are in the plan cards at the top of this page.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County uses the statewide eviction forms. We could not verify a current Los Angeles Superior Court fillable UD packet PDF (the court's self-help site did not load from our check). The Registrar-Recorder publishes official sample deeds and transfer forms. Assessor fillable tax forms are listed on the Assessor's official catalog.
Deeds & recording
Grant deed (sample / courtesy form)
A grant deed is the usual deed a seller uses to transfer title and make certain implied warranties. This is the Recorder's official sample form; recording rules and taxes still apply, and a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report is typically required.
Quitclaim deed (sample / courtesy form)
A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the signer has, without the usual grant-deed warranties. It is often used between family members or to clear title, not as a substitute for a sale escrow.
Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (BOE-502-A)
File this with a recorded conveyance so the Assessor can review the transfer. The Recorder's official PDF is the version commonly presented at recording.
Documentary transfer tax statutes (information)
Official statutory information the Recorder publishes about documentary transfer tax, which is often declared on the face of a deed.
Revocable transfer on death (TOD) deed (sample)
An owner can use a TOD deed to name a beneficiary who takes the property at death, without probate, if the deed is validly completed and recorded on time. It can be revoked while the owner is alive.
Revocation of revocable transfer on death deed (sample)
Used to revoke a previously recorded TOD deed while the owner is still living. The revocation generally must be recorded to be effective.
Revocable transfer on death deed FAQ
Official questions and answers about recording a TOD deed in Los Angeles County, including common rejection reasons.
Affidavit of death of joint tenant or trustee (forms page)
Official Recorder page for affidavits used after a joint tenant or a trustee dies, which are often recorded to update title.
Los Angeles County deed forms page
The Recorder's official list of deed-related sample forms and recording information.
Property tax
Los Angeles County Assessor forms catalog
Official catalog of Assessor forms, including the homeowners' exemption (BOE-266 / ASSR-515), Proposition 19 claims (BOE-19-P, BOE-19-G, BOE-19-B and related), the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report, and other exclusion claims. Open the catalog to download the current fillable file from the Assessor.
Los Angeles County assessment appeals
Official information on filing an assessment appeal if you want to contest an assessed value. Deadlines are short and are counted from the official notice or tax bill mailing date.
ADU & building
ADU / JADU / movable tiny house plan-check correction sheet
The City's official correction list used when an ADU, junior ADU, or movable tiny house plan check needs revisions. It is a plan-review form, not the initial application. Apply through the City's official permit system; see also our permits page.
City of Los Angeles and other city permit / ADU links
For ePlanLA ADU applications and other verified city how-to links in Los Angeles County, use our building permits page rather than a second copy of those instructions.
Free pre-approved ADU plans for this county are in the plan cards at the top of this page.
Riverside County
Riverside Superior Court publishes countywide fillable unlawful detainer packets used at all of its locations, including the Moreno Valley courthouse. Choose the courthouse closest to the rental property. The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder publishes sample deeds and tax forms. City ADU packets are listed for Moreno Valley and the City of Riverside.
Eviction
Unlawful Detainer — Complaint packet (July 2026)
Riverside Superior Court's fillable self-help packet to start an eviction. It is used at all of the court's locations, including the Moreno Valley courthouse, for property in Riverside County. Choose the courthouse closest to the rental property.
Unlawful Detainer — Answer packet
Riverside Court's fillable answer packet for a tenant responding to an eviction. Current court instructions on the packet state that an answer is generally due within 10 days after service, not counting weekends and court holidays.
Unlawful Detainer — Default Judgment, possession only (July 2026)
Riverside Court's packet for a landlord asking for a default judgment for possession when the tenant has not filed a response, including related writ paperwork used after judgment.
Tenant's unlawful detainer chart
A court-published flowchart to help tenants see the steps in a Riverside County eviction case.
Riverside civil self-help packets (including evictions)
Official index of civil self-help packets, including the Unlawful Detainer complaint, answer, and default-judgment packets used countywide (including Moreno Valley).
Deeds & recording
Grant deed (sample / courtesy form)
The county's official sample grant deed for transferring title. A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report and any documentary transfer tax declaration are typically required at recording.
Quitclaim deed (sample / courtesy form)
The county's official sample quitclaim deed, used to transfer whatever interest the signer has without grant-deed warranties.
Revocable transfer on death deed (sample)
County sample of the statutory TOD deed an owner can record to pass the property to a named beneficiary at death, if the legal requirements are met.
Revocation of revocable transfer on death deed (sample)
County sample form to revoke a recorded TOD deed during the owner's lifetime.
Affidavit — death of joint tenant (sample)
Recorded after a joint tenant dies so the surviving joint tenant can update title, often together with a death certificate.
Affidavit — death of trustee (sample)
Used when a trustee of a recorded trust has died and title needs to reflect a successor trustee.
Documentary transfer tax affidavit (ACR 521)
Used to support a documentary transfer tax amount or a claimed exemption when a deed is recorded.
Documentary transfer tax information sheet (ACR 195)
County information sheet explaining how documentary transfer tax is declared in Riverside County.
Homestead declaration (sample)
An owner can record a homestead declaration to claim the automatic homestead protections that can apply to a principal residence.
BOE-502-A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report
The county's official PCOR, filed with a recorded transfer so the Assessor can review the change of ownership.
BOE-502-D Change in Ownership Statement — Death of Property Owner
Used to report a change in ownership after a property owner dies.
Property tax
BOE-266 Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption
Owner-occupants use this to claim the homeowners' exemption on a principal residence in Riverside County.
BOE-19-P Parent-child reassessment exclusion (on or after February 16, 2021)
Proposition 19 claim for a qualifying parent-child transfer of a principal residence, so the base-year value may be excluded from reassessment within current limits.
BOE-19-G Grandparent-grandchild reassessment exclusion (on or after February 16, 2021)
Proposition 19 claim for a qualifying grandparent-grandchild transfer of a principal residence.
BOE-19-B Transfer of base-year value to a replacement primary residence (age 55 or older)
Proposition 19 claim for a qualifying owner age 55 or older who is moving the taxable value to a replacement primary residence.
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder forms list
Official catalog of assessor, clerk and recorder forms, including additional exemption and exclusion claims not listed individually here.
BOE-305-AH Assessment Appeal Application (Riverside County)
The official assessment appeal application for Riverside County. File it with the required fee by the deadline on the notice or tax bill if you want the Assessment Appeals Board to review an assessed value.
ADU & building
City of Riverside permit-ready ADU plans and checklist
The City of Riverside's official permit-ready ADU program page and a published application checklist for that program.
City of Riverside ADU application checklist
Official submittal checklist used with the City of Riverside's permit-ready / ADU application materials.
City of Moreno Valley ADU guidebook
The city's official accessory dwelling unit guidebook covering planning and permitting steps for an ADU in Moreno Valley.
City of Moreno Valley pre-approved ADU checklist
Official checklist for the city's pre-approved ADU plan program.
City of Moreno Valley pre-approved ADU submittal requirements
Official submittal-requirements packet for Moreno Valley's pre-approved ADU program.
Other city building permit and ADU links
Additional official how-to-apply links for Riverside County cities are collected on our building permits page.
Free pre-approved ADU plans for this county are in the plan cards at the top of this page.
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County uses the statewide eviction forms. The court publishes landlord-tenant information sheets and a division page; we could not verify a separate court-hosted complaint packet PDF. The Assessor-Recorder-Clerk publishes sample deeds and related recording forms. Homeowners' exemption and Proposition 19 claim files are obtained from the county's official pages.
Eviction
Landlord / tenant (unlawful detainer) division page
Official court page for landlord-tenant cases, including where to file, self-help, and local resources. Fillable Judicial Council eviction forms (listed in the statewide section) are used in this county. We could not verify a separate court-hosted complaint packet PDF.
Landlord-tenant (unlawful detainer) information
Court information sheet listing courthouse contacts, self-help, and the main Judicial Council forms used in San Bernardino County eviction cases.
Tenant / landlord assistance program information
Court-published information about tenant and landlord assistance resources connected with unlawful detainer cases.
Landlord-tenant next-step information
Court information on next steps in a landlord-tenant case after papers are filed or served.
Access to court forms
Official self-help page for obtaining and completing court forms in San Bernardino County.
Deeds & recording
Grant deed (sample / courtesy form)
The county's official sample grant deed for transferring title. A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report is typically required at recording.
Quitclaim deed (sample / courtesy form)
The county's official sample quitclaim deed.
Revocable transfer on death deed (sample)
County sample of the statutory TOD deed used to name a beneficiary at death, if legal requirements are met.
Revocation of revocable transfer on death deed (sample)
County sample form to revoke a recorded TOD deed during the owner's lifetime.
Affidavit of death of joint tenant (sample)
Recorded after a joint tenant dies so title can be updated for the survivor.
Notice of declared documentary transfer tax (2026)
County form used when declaring documentary transfer tax on a recorded document.
Documentary transfer tax claim for refund (2026)
Used to ask the county for a refund of documentary transfer tax that was paid in error or qualifies for a refund.
Declaration of homestead (sample)
An owner can record this to declare a homestead on a principal residence.
Affidavit of surviving spouse (2026)
County form used in some situations after a spouse dies, to support a title or recording request. Read the form for when it applies; it is not a substitute for every probate or TOD situation.
San Bernardino County forms and fees list
Official list of recorder and assessor forms and fees, including additional affidavits and recording coversheets.
Property tax
Homeowners' exemption information
Official page for the homeowners' exemption. The county points filers to its current claim form from this page. We did not list a third-party form host.
Change of ownership information
Official page on change-of-ownership reporting, including the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report. Fillable BOE tax forms are obtained from the county; we only link this official page.
San Bernardino County assessment appeals
Official page for filing an assessment appeal application in San Bernardino County.
ADU & building
City building permit and ADU links
Official how-to-apply links for San Bernardino County cities we could verify are on our building permits page.
Free pre-approved ADU plans for this county are in the plan cards at the top of this page.
San Diego County
San Diego Superior Court publishes official eviction complaint and answer packets, plus local forms. The Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk publishes courtesy deed forms and fillable property-tax claims. The City of San Diego publishes an official ADU information bulletin and submittal requirements.
Eviction
PKT-022 Unlawful Detainer Complaint Packet
San Diego Superior Court's official packet to start an eviction, with the complaint, summons, cover sheet and related forms and instructions.
CIV-240 Unlawful Detainer Complaint Information
Court information and instructions that accompany the San Diego eviction complaint packet.
PKT-021 Unlawful Detainer Answer Packet
San Diego Superior Court's official packet for a tenant answering an eviction complaint.
CIV-241 Unlawful Detainer Answer Packet Information
Court information and steps that accompany the San Diego eviction answer packet.
CIV-014 Application and Order to Serve Summons by Posting (Unlawful Detainer)
A landlord in San Diego County can ask the court for permission to serve an eviction summons by posting when other service methods have not succeeded, as the form and statutes allow.
CIV-369 Stipulated Agreement for Judgment or Dismissal (Unlawful Detainer)
Used when the parties in a San Diego County eviction agree on a judgment or a dismissal, including possession-only or possession-and-money terms.
San Diego landlord / tenant forms page
Official court list of landlord-tenant forms and packets for San Diego County.
Deeds & recording
Grant deed (courtesy form)
The county's courtesy grant deed form for transferring title, with a companion instruction sheet.
Grant deed instructions
Official instructions for completing the county's courtesy grant deed.
Quitclaim deed (courtesy form)
The county's courtesy quitclaim deed form.
Revocable transfer on death (TOD) deed (courtesy form)
County courtesy form of the statutory TOD deed used to name a beneficiary at death, if legal requirements are met.
Revocation of revocable transfer on death deed (courtesy form)
County courtesy form to revoke a recorded TOD deed during the owner's lifetime.
Affidavit of death of joint tenant (courtesy form)
County courtesy affidavit recorded after a joint tenant dies so title can be updated.
BOE-502-A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report
The county's official PCOR, filed with a recorded transfer.
Preliminary Change of Ownership Report instructions
Official instructions for the San Diego County PCOR.
Property tax
BOE-266 Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption
Owner-occupants use this to claim the homeowners' exemption on a principal residence in San Diego County.
Homeowners' exemption information
Official page explaining the homeowners' exemption and how to file.
BOE-19-P Parent-child reassessment exclusion (on or after February 16, 2021)
Proposition 19 claim for a qualifying parent-child transfer of a principal residence.
BOE-19-G Grandparent-grandchild reassessment exclusion (on or after February 16, 2021)
Proposition 19 claim for a qualifying grandparent-grandchild transfer of a principal residence.
BOE-19-B Transfer of base-year value to a replacement primary residence (age 55 or older)
Proposition 19 claim for a qualifying owner age 55 or older moving a taxable value to a replacement primary residence.
Assessment appeals information (Assessor)
Assessor information on assessment appeals. The application is filed with the Clerk of the Assessment Appeals Board.
San Diego County Assessment Appeals Board
Official Assessment Appeals Board page for filing an appeal of an assessed value in San Diego County.
ADU & building
Information Bulletin 400 — Accessory Dwelling Unit / Junior ADU
The City of San Diego's official information bulletin on ADU and junior ADU rules and the permit application process.
Construction permit submittal requirements (Section 2A), including accessory structures
Official project submittal requirements for construction permits on single dwellings, duplexes, townhomes and accessory structures, including many ADU submittals.
How to apply for new housing projects (City of San Diego)
Official city page on applying for new housing projects, including ADU-related pathways.
Other city building permit and ADU links
Additional official how-to-apply links for San Diego County cities we could verify are on our building permits page.
Free pre-approved ADU plans for this county are in the plan cards at the top of this page.
Questions
Are these the official forms?
Yes. Every link on this page goes to a court, county, or city government page or PDF that loaded when we checked it. We do not host the PDFs. Courts and counties revise forms, so always use the file you download from the official site and confirm it is the current version before you file or record it.
Is a 3-day notice a court form?
Usually no. The notice a landlord serves before filing an eviction is generally not a Judicial Council form. The official California Courts self-help pages explain the notice types and timing. After a proper notice expires, the court case uses forms such as UD-100 and SUM-130, or a county self-help packet that includes them.
Why is there no Orange County grant or quitclaim deed PDF?
The Orange County Clerk-Recorder does not publish official blank grant or quitclaim deed forms. We link that office's official forms page and the Assessor's Preliminary Change of Ownership Report, which is typically filed when a transfer is recorded. Deed stationery often comes from a title company; that is not a county form, so we do not list it here.
Can I use these packets at the Moreno Valley courthouse?
Riverside Superior Court publishes countywide unlawful detainer packets (complaint, answer, and default judgment). Those packets ask you to choose the courthouse closest to the rental property, which may be Moreno Valley or another Riverside County location. We could not verify a separate Moreno Valley-only packet.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is general information about official forms that people use in real estate matters. It is not legal advice, a solicitation for a court filing, or a promise that a form fits your situation. Consider a qualified attorney or the court's self-help center, and confirm filing and recording rules with the court or county.
Where are city ADU and building-permit applications?
City packets that we could verify are listed under ADU and building, by county and city. Many other official how-to-apply links already live on our building permits page, so we point there instead of duplicating that guide.
Are the pre-approved ADU plans free to use?
The programs listed under Free pre-approved ADU plans are city- or county-provided sets we could verify on an official government page. The plan files themselves are offered at no charge or are published by the city or county for download, but you still pay permit, plan-check, and construction costs, and you usually still need a site plan and other site-specific documents. Some other cities list designer-owned pre-approved plans that are sold or licensed separately; those are not listed here. Always confirm the current version with the city or county, and submit the plans only to that jurisdiction.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for a lawyer, a court self-help center, or the county recorder or assessor. Forms, fees, deadlines and local rules change. Download the file from the official court or government link, check that you have the latest version, and confirm where and how to file or record it. A 3-day notice is usually not a court form. Orange County does not publish official blank grant or quitclaim deeds. Consider a qualified attorney if the matter involves an eviction, a deed, a tax claim, a permit, or an inherited home.