California § 27286 - If letters patent have been lost or are beyond the control of any party deraignin
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 27286 — If letters patent have been lost or are beyond the control of any party deraignin, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27286. If letters patent have been lost or are beyond the control of any party deraignin
If letters patent have been lost or are beyond the control of any party deraigning title from them, or if for any reason they remain unrecorded, any person claiming title thereunder may cause a transcript of the copy of such letters patent kept by the government issuing them, duly certified by the officer or individual having lawful custody of the copy, to be recorded in lieu of the original, and the recorded copy has prima facie the same force and effect as the original for title or for evidence, until the original letters patent are recorded.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 27286
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 27286 cover?
Section 27286 ("If letters patent have been lost or are beyond the control of any party deraignin") 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 § 27286?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 27286 apply to my situation?
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