California § 2939 - A recorded mortgage must be discharged by a certificate signed by the mortgagee,
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§ 2939. A recorded mortgage must be discharged by a certificate signed by the mortgagee,
A recorded mortgage must be discharged by a certificate signed by the mortgagee, his personal representatives or assigns, acknowledged or proved and certified as prescribed by the chapter on ârecording transfers,â stating that the mortgage has been paid, satisfied, or discharged. Reference shall be made in said certificate to the book and page where the mortgage is recorded.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2939 cover?
Section 2939 ("A recorded mortgage must be discharged by a certificate signed by the mortgagee,") 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.
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