Real Estate Recording - Belmont County Recorder

The Real Estate Recording Guide presents
The Ten Commandments of Real Estate Recording

I. Prepare documents legibly according to the statutory requirements of each state, or in the absence of statues according to the best practices, leaving sufficient blank space for recorder's stamp

II. Properly title, date and execute the document including typed names and titles beneath all signatures. Make sure each name and signature is consistent throughout the document

III. Properly witness and/or acknowledge all documents according to the laws of the state of recording, including a complete, legible notarial certificate

IV. Include the complete legal description of the property with all initial recordings and on subsequent recordings where required by the statute

V. Properly reference previously recorded documents when you submit subsequent related documents for recording. This may include document numbers, book and page numbers and recording dates

VI. Include the name and address of preparer and the return-to address for the document. Also include your telephone number because some jurisdictions will call if they notice a minor, correctable problem

VII. Identify schedules and exhibits clearly and number the pages so the jurisdiction can tell that they belong with the document. Do not attach taped, stapled or glued items to any page of a document

VIII. Include the correct fee and applicable taxes and use a separate check for taxes

IX. Include a self addressed stamped envelope large enough to handle documents to ensure their expeditious return

X. Check your work, especially for extra fees to make sure your document is complete for recording in order to avoid rejection

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