The Government Code authorizes a county recorder to notify property owners by mail within 30 days of recording a deed, quitclaim deed, or deed of trust, if the county board of supervisors has adopted an authorizing resolution.
SB 255 requires every county to establish a recorder notification program by January 1, 2027, and requires each county board of supervisors to adopt an authorizing resolution.
SB 255 requires that, under each county’s program, county recorders, or their designees, must mail a notice within 30 days of recordation of any deed, quitclaim deed, mortgage, or deed of trust to the parties executing the document at the address used for mailing property tax bills. A county recorder may require that a deed, quitclaim deed, mortgage, or deed of trust indicate the assessor’s identification number(s).
SB 255 also authorizes a county recorder to establish an electronic notification program to notify parties upon recording of a deed, quitclaim deed, mortgage, or deed of trust. County recorders will be immune from liability for failure to provide such notice.
SB 255 requires that, if a county seeks to contract for the performance of such services, the county must conduct a competitive bid for such services.
(SB 255 repeals and adds Section 27297.7 to the Government Code.)