Relating to Land Records

Summary

The bill lets county recorders refuse, report, or notify about documents that appear fraudulent and requires them to set up a free alert service that tells owners when a document affecting their property is recorded. It also defines criminal penalties for deed theft and allows civil suits against forgers and anyone who knowingly submits fake documents. The changes aim to protect homeowners and improve transparency in land records.

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