§ 27324 Document Title Requirements

Government Code·California

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•Every paper you want to record must have a clear title showing what it is.
•The title must be on the first page, right below the space for the recorder.
•The recorder only has to write down the title on the first page, but they can choose to add more if they want.

Example

You want to record a deed for your house.

You must write 'Deed' at the top of the first page. The recorder will use that title to file it. If you don’t put a title, they might not record it right.

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§ 27324 Document Title Requirements

Each instrument, paper, or notice presented for recordation shall have a title or titles indicating the kind or kinds of documents contained therein. The recorder shall be required to index only that title or titles captioned on the first page of a document immediately below the space reserved for the recorder. Additional titles may be identified and indexed at the discretion of the recorder. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 87, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1993. Operative July 1, 1994, by Sec. 9 of Ch. 87.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 27324.

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