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Fresno — Do Not Submit This Form!!!
California foreclosure, tax-defaulted, court-ordered and probate-sale law and official procedures — verbatim and citable.
- Edition
- 2026-09-26
- Last updated
- 2026-10-05
- Jurisdiction
- Fresno County
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Real Property Levy Instructions to the Sheriff of Fresno County NORMAL HOURS FOR SERVICE ARE MONDAY – FRIDAY, 6:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. John Zanoni, Sheriff
The Sheriff must have written, signed instructions by the Plaintiff representing him/herself or the Attorney of Record in accordance with California Civil Procedure Code 262. El Alguacil debera tener las instrucciones firmadas y en escrito por el Demandante representandose a si mismo(a) u al Abogado registrado de acuerdo al Proceso civil de California codigo 262.
Court Case # Sheriff’s File # Numero del Caso Judicial Numero de Archivo del Departamento del Sheriff
vs
(Plaintiff/Petitioner) Demandante/Demandador (Defendant/Respondent) Acusado/Demandado
BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE ACCOMPANYING WRIT, YOU ARE HEREBY INSTRUCTED TO SERVE AND EXECUTE THE LEVY AS DESCRIBED BELOW:
INDICATE TYPE OF LEVY: (Check One) FORM!!!
WRIT OF EXECUTION – MONEY JUDGMENT (EJ-130) Reference CCP 700.015 and 701.510-701.830
*Initial Deposit of: $2,000.00 per property [Seize and Sell]
WRIT OF SALE (EJ-130) Reference CCP 712.010-712.070, 716.010-716.030, CCP 700.015 and 701.510-701.830
Also include the CERTIFIED copy of the judgment for Sale as required by CCP 716.010(c). THIS
Is a “Right of Redemption” applicable to the sale of this property? Yes No
The judgment is for…
1. Partition of real property, or
2. Judicial foreclosure of a: (check one of the following)
a. Special assessment property tax or Mello-Roos tax lien (judgment creditor is a public entity).
b. Assessment lien by an association or common interest development.
c. Mechanics lien (labor or improvements to real property).
d. Other lien(s) on real property. Specify:
e. Mortgage or deed of trust and the judgment indicates that a deficiency judgment : (Check One)
i. May be ordered
ii. Is waived or prohibited SUBMIT
*Initial Deposit of: $2,000.00 per property
WRIT OF ATTACHMENT (AT-135) Reference CCP 488.315 AND 700.015
Registered Process Server is performing this levy.
Name and phone number of RPS: NOT
Also include the Right to Attach Order and Undertaking, if one was ordered
Real property is not sold under a writ of attachment. When Levy is pursuant to a writ of attachment and the defendant has not
been previously served with a copy of the summons and complaint, you are required, pursuant to CCP 488.020(c), to instruct
the levying officer to serve a copy of the summons and complaint when the writ is served upon the defendant.DO
The defendant WAS previously served with the summons and complaint. Date Served:
OR
The defendant was NOT previously served with the summons and complaint. Please serve a copy of the summons
and complaint upon the defendant(s). I am providing two copies of the summons and complaint for each defendant to
be served.
*Initial Deposit of: $400 per property (if performed by RPS, see above for Sheriff’s Fee)
*Additional fees may be requested in order to complete a service.
S/O CIV REAL PROP INST/REV 03/23 Fresno County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit Page 1 of 2 P.O. Box 45025, Fresno, CA 93718
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DEBTOR INFORMATION This levy seeks to levy upon and sell (or attach) the real property interest of the following Judgment Debtor(s). The names listed below must match the names as they appear on the writ exactly, or the Sheriff will not act upon your instructions. Debtor Name: Address for service:
Debtor Name: Address for service: Additional names and address of judgment debtor(s) are contained on a separate sheet.
Does the judgment debtor’s interest in the real property consist of a Leasehold Interest, Leasehold Estate or an Estate for Years? Yes No If yes, provide the date the lease expires:
PROPERTY INFORMATION The debtor’s interest in the real property being levied upon and sold (or attached) is described as follows:
The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) is: The Common Address (Street Address) is: FORM!!!Does the real property contain a dwelling? Yes No Is this a commercial property? Yes No Is this real property a vacant lot? Yes No How many parcels are subject to this levy? Are the parcels contiguous? Yes No
A copy of the legal description of the property is required. If the property is vacant land, if the parcels are not contiguous, if no street address exists, or if the property is difficult to locate an Assessor’s parcel map is required as well. Check to indicate that a copy of the legal description of the propertyTHISis attached. (Mandatory) Check to indicate a copy of the assessor’s parcel map is attached. (Not Mandatory unless conditions above exist)
THIRD PARTY INFORMATION Does the real property also stand in the name of a Third Party (other than the judgment debtor) having a recorded interest in the real property as shown by the records of the county? Yes No Third Party Name: Address for service:
Third Party Name: SUBMIT
Address for service:
Additional names and address of third persons are contained on a separate sheet.
NOTICE: ALL COMMUNICATION, REFUNDS AND COLLECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THE NAME AND ADDRESS LISTED BELOW.
(NO REFUNDS AFTER PROCESSING) NOT
NAME: PHONE: FAX: Name of attorney (or creditor without an attorney) MAILING ADDRESS: SIGNATURE: DATE:DOSignature of attorney (or creditor without an attorney)
NOTE: THE SHERIFF IS ENTITLED TO HIS FEE FOR SERVICE, WHETHER OR NOT THE SERVICE IS SUCCESSFUL. (GOVT CODE 26738) THE LAW ALLOWS THE SERVICE OF PROCESS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. AND 10:00 P.M. NOTA: EL SHERIFF TIENE EL DERECHO DE COBRAR HONORARIOS POR SU SERVICIO, AUNQUE CUYO SERVICIO NO TUVO BUENOS RESULTADOS. (GOVT CODIGO 26738) LA LEY PERMITE PROCEDIMIENTO DE SERVICIO DURANTE LOS HORAS DE LAS 6:00 AM Y LAS 10:00 PM
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date:____________ Time:____________ Initials___________ counter mail cash check waiver other________
S/O CIV REAL PROP INST/REV 03/23 Fresno County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit Page 2 of 2 P.O. Box 45025, Fresno, CA 93718