AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING

Summary

The law adds new criminal penalties for real‑estate title fraud and obligates municipalities to verify the identity of anyone filing deeds, mortgages or similar instruments electronically from a remote location. It also mandates that towns set up a free notification system to alert property owners within ten business days when a document affecting their land is recorded. These steps aim to curb fraudulent recordings and give owners quicker warning of potential fraud.

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