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GA HB215
Bill
Status
Passed
4/15/2014
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Benton
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AI Summary
- Amends the terminology for superior court clerk notations on property conveyances and liens from "recorded" to "filed for recordation," and requires clerks to note the date and time of receipt on accepted instruments or documents
- Requires all liens or conveyances submitted for filing to be on 8½" x 11" or 8½" x 14" paper (or digital equivalent) with a three-inch top margin for clerk notations
- Prohibits clerks from recording any instrument conveying real or personal property unless it meets formatting requirements and all required fees and taxes have been received
- Allows clerk notations to be made via written signature, facsimile signature, mechanical printing, or electronic signature or stamp by the clerk, deputy, or employee
- Creates an exception to the standard Monday–Friday, 9:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M. office hour requirement for clerk offices with fewer than two employees, permitting those offices to operate from 8:00 A.M.–noon and 1:00 P.M.–5:00 P.M. with a midday closure
Legislative Description
Superior courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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