Penal Code § 115.5.
(a) Every
person who files any false or forged document or instrument with the
county recorder which affects title to, places an encumbrance on, or
places an interest secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on, real
property consisting of a single-family residence containing not more
than four dwelling units, with knowledge that the document is false or
forged, is punishable, in addition to any other punishment, by a fine
not exceeding seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000).
(b) Every person who
makes a false sworn statement to a notary public, with knowledge that
the statement is false, to induce the notary public to perform an
improper notarial act on an instrument or document affecting title to,
or placing an encumbrance on, real property consisting of a
single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units is
guilty of a felony.