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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 2Pt. 4Ch. 4Art. 3§ 1204 Judgment Copy Recording Effect

§ 1204 Judgment Copy Recording Effect

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§ 1204 Judgment Copy Recording Effect

This law says a certified copy of a court judgment can be filed and recorded just like the original document.

Key Takeaways

  • •A certified copy can be recorded in public records
  • •It has the same legal effect as the original judgment
  • •You can use it for things like property filings or enforcement

Example

You have a court order that requires someone to pay child support and you want to make sure it's official on public records.

You can get a certified copy of that judgment, attach the required proof, and file it with the county recorder. The copy will be treated the same as the original, so it can be recorded and used as proof of the order.

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

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§ 1204 Judgment Copy Recording Effect

A certified copy of the judgment in a proceeding instituted under either of the two preceding sections, showing the proof of the instrument, and attached thereto, entitles such instrument to record, with like effect as if acknowledged. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

certified copyjudgmentproof of the instrumentrecordacknowledged

Related Statutes

  • § 1169 Recording Real Property Instruments
  • § 1180 Document Proof Authorization
  • § 1181 Notary And Officer Proofs
  • § 1181.1 Online Notarization Restrictions
  • § 1182 Out-Of-State Document Verification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1204.
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