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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 34 - Property » Chapter 34-13.2 - Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act

Section 34-13.2-1. – Short title.

§ 34-13.2-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 101, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 113, § 1.

Section 34-13.2-2. – Definitions.

§ 34-13.2-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Document” means information that is: (i) Inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form; and (ii) Eligible to be recorded in the land records maintained by the recorder of deeds. (2) “Electronic” means […]

Section 34-13.2-3. – Validity of electronic documents.

§ 34-13.2-3. Validity of electronic documents. (a) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document be an original, be on paper or another tangible medium, or be in writing, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic document satisfying this chapter. (b) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that […]

Section 34-13.2-4. – Recording of documents.

§ 34-13.2-4. Recording of documents. (a) In this section, “paper document” means a document that is received by the recorder of deeds in a form that is not electronic. (b) A recorder of deeds: (1) Who implements any of the functions listed in this section shall do so in compliance with the most recent standards […]

Section 34-13.2-5. – Administration and standards.

§ 34-13.2-5. Administration and standards. To keep the standards and practices of recorder of deeds in this state in harmony with other jurisdictions in this state, the recorder of deeds, so far as is consistent with the purposes, policies, and provisions of this chapter, in adopting, amending, and repealing standards, shall consider the following: (1) […]