California § 19203 - An abstract or a copy of the judgment may be recorded with the county recorder of
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§ 19203. An abstract or a copy of the judgment may be recorded with the county recorder of
An abstract or a copy of the judgment may be recorded with the county recorder of any county. From the time of the recording, the amount set forth constitutes a lien upon all real property of the taxpayer in the county, owned by the taxpayer or afterward and before the lien expires acquired by the taxpayer. Such lien has the force, effect, and priority of a judgment lien and continues for 10 years from the date of the recording unless sooner released or otherwise discharged.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19203
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19203 cover?
Section 19203 ("An abstract or a copy of the judgment may be recorded with the county recorder of") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 19203?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 19203" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 19203 apply to my situation?
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