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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 2§ 12163 Official Bonds Filing

§ 12163 Official Bonds Filing

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§ 12163 Official Bonds Filing

Key Takeaways

  • •The Secretary of State must keep and record official bonds from certain officers.
  • •These bonds are required by law to be given to the Secretary of State.
  • •The Secretary of State writes down these bonds in special books.

Example

A new mayor is elected and needs to give a bond to the state.

The mayor's bond must be sent to the Secretary of State, who will write it down in a special book to keep track of it.

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

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§ 12163 Official Bonds Filing

The Secretary of State shall receive and record in proper books the official bonds of all officers whose bonds are required by law to be filed with the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 40. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Secretary of Stateofficial bondsofficersStats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 40 (AB 378)

Related Statutes

  • § 12159 Secretary Of State Duties
  • § 12160 Secretary Of State Duties
  • § 12161 Secretary Of State Duties
  • § 12162 Secretary’S Attestation And Seal
  • § 12164 State Property Conveyance Recording

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12163.
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