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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths » Article 9A - Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act

Section 14-9A-1 – Short title.

This act [14-9A-1 to 14-9A-7 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act”. History: Laws 2007, ch. 261, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 261, § 8 made the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act effective July 1, 2007.

Section 14-9A-2 – Definitions.

As used in the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act: A. “document” means information that is: (1) inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and that is retrievable in perceivable form; and (2) eligible to be recorded in the land records maintained by a county clerk; B. […]

Section 14-9A-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 the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. B. If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a […]

Section 14-9A-4 – Recording of documents.

A. In this section, “paper document” means a document that is received by the county clerk in a form that is not electronic. B. A county clerk: (1) who implements any of the functions listed in this section shall do so in compliance with standards established by the information technology commission and the state commission […]

Section 14-9A-5 – Administration and standards.

A. The information technology commission and the state commission of public records, in consultation with the county clerks of New Mexico, shall adopt standards to implement the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. B. To keep the standards and practices of county clerks in this state in harmony with the standards and practices of recording […]

Section 14-9A-6 – Uniformity of application and construction.

In applying and construing the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. History: Laws 2007, ch. 261, § 6. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 261, § 8 made the Uniform […]