California § 724.040 - If an abstract of a money judgment has been recorded with the recorder of any cou
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 724.040 — If an abstract of a money judgment has been recorded with the recorder of any cou, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 724.040. If an abstract of a money judgment has been recorded with the recorder of any cou
If an abstract of a money judgment has been recorded with the recorder of any county and the judgment is satisfied, the judgment creditor shall immediately do both of the following: (a) File an acknowledgment of satisfaction of judgment with the court. (b) Serve an acknowledgment of satisfaction of judgment on the judgment debtor. Service shall be made personally or by mail.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 724.040
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 724.040 cover?
Section 724.040 ("If an abstract of a money judgment has been recorded with the recorder of any cou") 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 § 724.040?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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