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SB 255 Recorder Notification Program and $5 Fee
Summary
Starting February 25, 2027, recorded deeds and mortgages trigger a mailed fraud alert to property owners, funded by a new $5 per-document fee.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Adds $5 to the cost of recording deeds, quitclaims, mortgages and deeds of trust.
✅Who benefits
Property owners, particularly seniors, protected from deed fraud.
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