Paradise, CA · Butte County
Clearance to Record Title Transfer Application
This application requests the Town of Paradise’s clearance before transferring property title when the property has a septic system.
What this form is
The application requests a Clearance to Record Title Transfer for a property with a septic system. The document says a recent passing septic system evaluation, performed within the last year, must be submitted with the application and fee before the title transfer. It also includes an operating permit application for the new owner, which requires a copy of the new grant deed and payment of the permit fee.
Who needs it
A buyer, seller, agent, or other applicant involved in transferring title to property with a septic system needs to request clearance.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the title transfer clearance application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, applicant, and title company information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Include a passing septic system evaluation performed within the last year and the clearance fee.
- 4
Submit to the City
Submit the application and required items to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Clearance to Record application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the title transfer clearance application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What must accompany the application?
- The document says to submit a recent passing septic system evaluation, performed within the last year, and the clearance fee with the application.