Any instrument, paper, or notice filed for record in the office of the county recorder of the county where it is entitled to record and that is copied into a book of record other than that designated by law, but that is thereafter indexed in the proper book of indices, imparts notice of its contents to all persons from the date of indexing, and any subsequent purchaser, mortgagee, lien holder, and encumbrancer purchases and takes with the same notice and effect as if the instrument, paper, or notice were copied or recorded in the proper book of record.

(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 467, Sec. 12. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 27327

  • County: includes city and county. See California Government Code 19
  • Instrument: as used in this chapter , means a written paper signed by a person or persons transferring the title to, or giving a lien on real property, or giving a right to a debt or duty. See California Government Code 27279
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
  • Notice: includes all papers and orders required to be served in any proceedings before any court, board, or officer, or when required by law to be served independently of such proceeding. See California Government Code 26660
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