Requires an original signature(s) on all instruments, papers, or
notices presented for recording except as otherwise provided by law.
A certified copy is also acceptable.
Page and Sheet Defined
27361.5
(a) "Page" is one printed side of a single piece of paper
being 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches.
(b) "Sheet" is one printed side of a single piece of paper
which is not exactly 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches but not greater than
8-1/2 inches by 14 inches.
First Page or Sheet
27361.6
The first page or sheet of a document must provide space reserved
for the recorder. At least the top 2-1/2 inches with the left 3-1/2
inches used to show the name of the person requesting recording and
where to mail the document after it is recorded. If this space is
not provided a separate page shall be attached by the person requesting
recording which meets these criteria and reflects the title or titles
of the document. (Standard recording fees will
be charged for this page.)
EXHIBIT A
Document Titles
27324
All documents must have the title or titles of the document contained
herein. Only that title or titles captioned on the first page of a
document immediately below the space reserved for the recorder will
be indexed.
Fees
27361(a)(2)
If any part of a document does not conform to the definition of
a page then a $3.00 surcharge shall be charged for every page or sheet
of the document.
EXHIBIT B.
Recorder ID Number
or
Book and Page
27361.6
Any document which modifies, releases, or cancels the provisions
of a previously recorded document shall state the recorder identification
number or the book and page of the document being modified, released,
or canceled. EXHIBIT C.
* Code refers to the California State Government Code
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