The California Change in Ownership Statement Death of Real Property Owner (Alameda) is a form used to notify the Alameda County Assessor/Recorder's Office of the death of a real property owner. This form is used to transfer the real property to the deceased owner's heirs or beneficiaries in accordance with California law. There are two types of California Change in Ownership Statement Death of Real Property Owner (Alameda): the Notarial Certificate of Death and the Affidavit for Transfer Without Probate. The Notarial Certificate of Death requires a notarial officer to certify that the decedent's death has been proven. The Affidavit for Transfer Without Probate requires the executor or administrator of the estate to certify that the decedent's death has been proven and that the real property is being transferred in accordance with California law. Both of these forms must be completed and accompanied by a copy of the death certificate and other relevant documents.