California § 27205 - After two years from the date of filing in the recorder
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 27205 — After two years from the date of filing in the recorder, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27205. After two years from the date of filing in the recorder
After two years from the date of filing in the recorderâs office of notice of completion of any building or improvement, the contract, plans, specifications and bond under which the work or improvement was performed may be returned by the recorder to the person filing them, unless the recorder has been notified in writing to retain them by someone claiming some interest under the contract or in the property affected. After five years from the date of filing in the recorderâs office of any contract, plans, and specifications of any building or improvement, the recorder may destroy the contract, plans, specifications, and bond relating thereto if they have not been delivered as provided in this section, unless he has been notified in writing to retain them by someone claiming some interest under the contract or in the property affected.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 27205
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 27205 cover?
Section 27205 ("After two years from the date of filing in the recorder") 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 § 27205?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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