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CHAIN OF TITLE
California Department of Real Estate
Updated 08-20-2026
CHAIN OF TITLE
A history of conveyances and encumbrances affecting the title from the time the original patent was granted, or as far back as records are available, used to determine how title came to be vested in current owner.
California Department of Real Estate Glossary
California Department of Real Estate · p. 6
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