California § 7729 - Whenever a person becomes entitled to a patent, the commission, upon the surrende
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7729 — Whenever a person becomes entitled to a patent, the commission, upon the surrende, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7729. Whenever a person becomes entitled to a patent, the commission, upon the surrende
Whenever a person becomes entitled to a patent, the commission, upon the surrender of the full-paid certificate of purchase or the submission of an affidavit by a person having an interest in the land or any portion thereof that the certificate of purchase is lost, destroyed or beyond the control of the owner or owners of the land, shall prepare a patent for the land. The patent shall be issued in the name of the original applicant. The commission shall send it to the Governor, together with a certificate that the laws in relation thereto have been complied with, that payment in full has been made, and that the person named in the prepared patent is entitled to it. The patent so issued shall inure to the benefit of the assigns, grantees, or successors in interest of said original applicant. The United States shall not be required to make payment for state land until the patent is delivered.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7729
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7729 cover?
Section 7729 ("Whenever a person becomes entitled to a patent, the commission, upon the surrende") 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 § 7729?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7729 apply to my situation?
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