California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC

RTC §4912: The property owner shall sign and file with the tax collector a verified cancellation voucher containing complete details of the transaction.

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Property owners must complete and file a signed cancellation voucher with the tax collector that includes full transaction details.

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The property owner shall sign and file with the tax collector a verified cancellation voucher containing complete details of the transaction. If the transfer is made the voucher shall be preserved as a public record and reference to it shall be entered on the roll opposite the unintended property.

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