An unexpected property recording can signal fraud. California’s SB 255 requires county recording notification programs by January 1, 2027, with exceptions, including Los Angeles County’s separate program.
How do the notices work?
When certain documents, including deeds, mortgages or deeds of trust, are recorded, notice is mailed within 30 days to the parties identified as signing, using the prior property-tax mailing address.
What can property owners do?
Keep your property-tax mailing address current, review notices and ask about optional electronic alerts. Obtain copies of unfamiliar recordings from your county recorder. If you suspect fraud, seek legal and law enforcement assistance promptly.
Notices arrive after recording. They do not prevent fraud, reverse recordings or replace title insurance, but can help identify issues sooner.
Contact your county recorder for local program details.
How do the notices work?
When certain documents, including deeds, mortgages or deeds of trust, are recorded, notice is mailed within 30 days to the parties identified as signing, using the prior property-tax mailing address.
What can property owners do?
Keep your property-tax mailing address current, review notices and ask about optional electronic alerts. Obtain copies of unfamiliar recordings from your county recorder. If you suspect fraud, seek legal and law enforcement assistance promptly.
Notices arrive after recording. They do not prevent fraud, reverse recordings or replace title insurance, but can help identify issues sooner.
Contact your county recorder for local program details.