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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2Art. 4.5§ 23237 Petition Signer Residence Requirements

§ 23237 Petition Signer Residence Requirements

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§ 23237 Petition Signer Residence Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •When you sign a petition, you must write your county and address clearly.
  • •Your address should include a street name and number, or enough details so people can find it easily.
  • •You must also write the date you signed the petition.

Example

You sign a petition to add a new park in your neighborhood.

You must write your county (like 'Los Angeles'), your full address (like '123 Main St'), and the date you signed it. If you don’t, your signature might not count.

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

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§ 23237 Petition Signer Residence Requirements

Each elector, after signing a petition, shall add the name of the county in which the elector resides, the elector’s place of residence, giving a street and number or a designation sufficient to enable the place of residence to be readily ascertained, and the date the elector signed the petition. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1393.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

petitionresidencedescriptiondesignation

Related Statutes

  • § 23234 County Boundary Change Petition
  • § 23205 County Boundary Change Petition
  • § 23206 Local Government Hearing Process
  • § 23233 County Boundary Change Process
  • § 23235 County Petition Signatures Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23237.
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