Humboldt County, CA · Humboldt County
Change of Ownership Statement
Transferees of real property or manufactured homes use this statement to report a change of ownership to the Humboldt County Assessor or Recorder.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Humboldt County · Humboldt County, Humboldt County, California
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- humboldtgov.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The statement reports a property ownership transfer and gives the Assessor information used to assess the property. It asks about the transfer, purchase price and terms, property characteristics, and possible reassessment exclusions. The form says to file at the time of recording or, for an unrecorded transfer, within the stated period after the change of ownership.
Who needs it
A person acquiring an interest in real property or a manufactured home subject to local property taxation must file the statement when the form’s filing requirements apply.
How to submit it
File the statement with the county recorder or assessor at the time of recording. If the transfer is not recorded, the document says to file within 90 days of the change of ownership, with a different stated period for transfers due to death.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Statement
Download the Change of Ownership Statement PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter buyer and property details, transfer information, purchase terms, and property information as applicable.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach a separate sheet or list if needed to explain the transfer or provide requested property and purchase details.
- 4
Sign and File
Sign and date the certification, then file the statement with the county recorder or assessor as described in the document.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Change of Ownership Statement for?
- It reports a transfer of real property or a manufactured home and provides the Assessor with information about the transfer, purchase terms, and property.
- Who files the Change of Ownership Statement?
- The document says a transferee acquiring an interest in real property or a manufactured home subject to local property taxation must file a statement.
- Do I need a notary for the Change of Ownership Statement?
- No. The document has no notary block. The signer certifies the information under penalty of perjury by signing the form.
- How do I submit the Change of Ownership Statement?
- File it with the county recorder or assessor at recording. For an unrecorded transfer, the document gives a filing period after the change of ownership, with a different period for transfers due to death.