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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Before acceptance for recording, in addition to the address required on each document for delivery by the recorder, all of the following shall apply:
(a) Every deed or instrument executed to convey fee title to real property shall have noted on the first page or sheet thereof the name and address to which future tax statements may be mailed.
(b) Every deed of trust or mortgage with power of sale upon real property, shall specify the address of the trustor or mortgagor, or if more than one, the address of any one of them, and shall contain a request by the trustor or mortgagor that a copy of any notice of default and a copy of any notice of sale thereunder shall be mailed to one trustor or mortgagor designated for the purpose of receiving such notice at the address so specified.
(c) The failure to note, pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b), or any error in noting, any such name or address or request shall not affect the validity of the deed, instrument, deed of trust or mortgage or the notice otherwise imparted by recording.This section does not apply to the State Lands Commission.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Government Code - GOV § 27321.5 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-27321-5/
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