Recording a nonconsensual common law document -- Procedure.

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  • (1) For a nonconsensual common law document recorded on or after May 13, 2014, within five business days after the day on which an individual submits a nonconsensual common law document to a county recorder for recording, the individual shall cause the sheriff to serve written notice of the recording of the nonconsensual common law document upon each affected person.
  • (2) A written notice described in Subsection (1) shall include:
    • (a) the name, address, and telephone number of the document sponsor;
    • (b) the date the nonconsensual common law document was recorded; and
    • (c) a copy of the nonconsensual common law document.
  • (3)
    • (a) No later than three business days after the day on which the sheriff serves the written notice described in Subsection (1), the sheriff shall submit proof of service to the county recorder for recording.
    • (b) The county recorder may not charge a fee for recording a proof of service under Subsection (3)(a).




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