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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 2Pt. 4Ch. 4Art. 2§ 1172 County Recorder Duties

§ 1172 County Recorder Duties

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§ 1172 County Recorder Duties

This law says that the duties of county recorders are set out in the Government Code.

Key Takeaways

  • •County recorders must follow the Government Code for their duties
  • •Their job is to record legal documents like deeds and liens
  • •The rules are fixed by state law, not by each county

Example

A county recorder files a deed for a house sale

The recorder follows the rules in the Government Code to make sure the deed is recorded correctly and becomes part of the public record

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1172 County Recorder Duties

The duties of county recorders, in respect to recording instruments, are prescribed by the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 593.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

county recordersrecording instrumentsGovernment Code

Related Statutes

  • § 1169 Recording Real Property Instruments
  • § 1170 Instrument Recording Requirements
  • § 1171 Grant And Mortgage Records
  • § 1173 Ship Transfer Recording Rules
  • § 1917.020 Shared Appreciation Loan Terms

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1172.
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