HB 227

Abstract

Creates the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. Authorizes a recorder to receive, index, store, archive, and transmit documents eligible to be recorded in the recorder's land records in the form of electronic documents, subject to specified requirements. Provides that, if a law requires a document eligible to be recorded in the recorder's land records to be an original, be on paper or another tangible medium, or be in writing, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic document satisfying the Act. Provides that, if a law requires that such a document be signed, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic signature. Provides that a requirement that a document or a signature be notarized, acknowledged, verified, witnessed, or made under oath is satisfied if the appropriate electronic signature and other required information is attached to or logically associated with the document or signature. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt standards to implement the Act. Contains provisions regarding recording, conversion of documents, administration, standards, application, construction, other laws, and other matters.