California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §255.7: Whenever a change of ownership is recorded in the county recorder’s office, the county recorder shall provide the assessor with a copy of the transfer of ownership document as soon as possible.
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When property ownership changes and is recorded at the county recorder's office, the recorder must promptly send the assessor a copy of the ownership transfer document.
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