HB 448 Summary

• Clarifies data requirements for land recordation by the Bureau of Conveyances for deregistered land (excluding fee simple timeshare interests), mandating inclusion of a map and description prepared by a licensed professional surveyor.

• Amends Section 501-261.5 to require property owners seeking deregistration submit: a written deregistration request, surveyor-prepared plan, title insurance proof, and a waiver of claims against the State.

• Requires the assistant registrar to record the certificate of title, surveyor plan, deregistration request, and related documents in the Bureau of Conveyances before canceling the certificate of title.

• Amends Section 502-17 to specify plan requirements including surveyor credentials, deregistration documentation (application/consolidation numbers and cancelled certificate document numbers), and notation standards for recording deregistered lands.

• Changes terminology from "registered surveyor" to "licensed professional surveyor" throughout the statute for consistency with professional licensing standards.