California · Government Code
GOV §27202: Upon the request of any officer of the United States, the county recorder shall record instruments to which the United States is a party without payment of the recording fee in advance and shall execu
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Upon the request of any officer of the United States, the county recorder shall record instruments to which the United States is a party without payment of the recording fee in advance and shall execute the proper government voucher for payment. Upon payment, the fee shall be transmitted to the Treasurer with the recorder’s first settlement after the collection.
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