San Luis Obispo — Download Form

Source: https://www.slosheriff.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/REAL-PROPERTY-REQUIREMENTS-WRIT-OF-SALE.pdf

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SHERIFF’S OFFICE Ian Parkinson Sheriff-Coroner

REAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS

WRIT OF SALE

1. Original Writ of Sale.

2. Legal description and APN of each parcel as it appears on the deed. The
description must be on plain letter paper (eight and one half inches by
eleven inches), no letterhead or other markings. Must be clear and
legible. The San Luis Obispo County Recorder will not record unclear
documents.

3. Initial deposit of $2,000.00

A. If there is any urgency to have the property recorded, also
provide a check made out to the San Luis Obispo County
Recorder in the amount not to exceed $200.00.

4. Instructions must be signed by attorney or plaintiff and contain:

A. Specifically instruct Sheriff to levy and sell real property.
B. State what property is being sold (A common address and
APN must be provided. If no address, provide county plot
maps and APN.)
C. Advise if property is a dwelling house, and if a dwelling,
whether real property or personal property.
D. State specifically whose interest is being sold.
E. Identify by name and mailing address any owners of record
other than the debtor(s).
F. Provide mailing addresses of all concerned.

5. Original Certified copy of the Judgment and Order of Sale.

Please contact the Levy Officer if there are any questions or concerns.

County of San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office

1585 Kansas Ave. | San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 | (P) 805-781-4550 www.slosheriff.org