Section 996.530.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 996.530.
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The clerk receiving the affidavit shall certify to the recorder of the county in which the real property is situated all of the following: (a) The names of the parties. (b) The court in which the proceedings are pending. (c) The amount claimed. (d) The date of commencement of the proceedings.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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