Counties must mail notice to owners when a deed or mortgage is recorded
Every county except Los Angeles must run a program that mails the people who signed a deed, quitclaim deed, mortgage or deed of trust a notice within 30 days of recording. Counties may charge filers a fee to cover the cost.
Who it affects
County recorders and people who record deeds or mortgages
When
January 1, 2027 is a deadline set in the law.
- : Signed into law
- : Law took effect
- : Deadline: counties must have their recorder notification programs running
Official text
California SB 255: County recorders: notification.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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