California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §18127: At any time after the expiration of 12 months from the date of sale, the tax collector shall execute to the purchaser, or his assignee, on his application, if such purchaser or assignee has complied w

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At any time after the expiration of 12 months from the date of sale, the tax collector shall execute to the purchaser, or his assignee, on his application, if such purchaser or assignee has complied with the provisions of this chapter a deed of the land sold, in which shall be recited substantially the matters contained in the certificate, also any assignment thereof and the fact that no person has redeemed the land. The tax collector shall receive from the applicant for a deed one dollar ($1) for making such deed, unless the city is the purchaser, in which case no charge shall be made therefor.

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