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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 9Ch. 1Art. 4§ 22170 Mortgage Record Tampering Prohibition

§ 22170 Mortgage Record Tampering Prohibition

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§ 22170 Mortgage Record Tampering Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't mess with or hide important papers or things to trick people or break the rules.
  • •You can't lie to the people in charge when they're checking on you or your license.
  • •Doing these things on purpose to stop the rules from working is against the law.

Example

You're applying for a license to sell houses, and you lie on your application about your past jobs.

This is breaking the law because you're lying to the people in charge to try to get your license.

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

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§ 22170 Mortgage Record Tampering Prohibition

(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly alter, destroy, mutilate, conceal, cover up, falsify, or make a false entry in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the administration or enforcement of any provision of this division. (b) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make an untrue statement to the commissioner or the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry during the course of licensing, investigation, or examination, with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the administration or enforcement of any provision of this division. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 160, Sec. 40.5. (SB 36) Effective October 11, 2009.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

alterdestroyfalsifyuntrue statementNationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry

Related Statutes

  • § 12332 Fraudulent Record Alteration Prohibited
  • § 17703 Fraudulent Record Tampering
  • § 18055 Loan Advertising Truth Rules
  • § 18056 Industrial Loan Advertising Restrictions
  • § 18057 Industrial Loan Advertising Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 22170.
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