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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 6Art. 2§ 27232 Grantor Grantee Record Index

§ 27232 Grantor Grantee Record Index

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§ 27232 Grantor Grantee Record Index

Key Takeaways

  • •The recorder must keep a list of all property sales or transfers.
  • •This list is called 'Grantors' and has three parts: who sold the property, who bought it, and where it's written down.
  • •This helps people find out who owns what property.

Example

You want to buy a house and need to know who the current owner is.

You can look at the 'Grantors' list to see who sold the house last and who bought it. This helps you know who to talk to about buying the house.

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

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§ 27232 Grantor Grantee Record Index

The recorder shall keep an index of deeds, grants, and transfers, labeled “Grantors,” each page divided into three columns, headed respectively: “Names of grantors,” “Names of grantees,” and “Where recorded.” (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

grantors.propertydeeddocument

Related Statutes

  • § 12956.2 Restrictive Covenant Modification Process
  • § 27263 Recording Index Requirements
  • § 25581 County Park Abandonment Rules
  • § 27201 Recording Real Property Documents
  • § 27233 Grantee Deed Index Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 27232.
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