Government Code section 27231

The recorder has the custody of, and shall keep all books, records, maps, and papers deposited in the recorder’s office.

Source: Section 27231, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=27231. (updated Jan. 1, 2016; accessed Jun. 18, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_27231

Original Source: Section 27231, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=27231. (last accessed May 12, 2025).