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PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS 307-1062.34›TITLE 4.5. RECORDING NOTICE OF CERTAIN ACTIONS 405-405.61›CHAPTER 2. Recordation Service and Filing 405.20-405.24

§ 405.21

California Code of Civil Procedure · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

An attorney of record in an action may sign a notice of pendency of action. Alternatively, a judge of the court in which an action that includes a real property claim is pending may, upon request of a party thereto, approve a notice of pendency of action. A notice of pendency of action shall not be recorded unless (a) it has been signed by the attorney of record, (b) it is signed by a party acting in propria persona and approved by a judge as provided in this section, or (c) the action is subject to Section 405.6.

(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 146, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1995.)

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