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Introduced
01/24/2022
01/24/2022
In Committee
03/30/2022
03/30/2022
Crossed Over
03/01/2022
03/01/2022
Passed
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2022
05/02/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, so as to provide for electronic filing; to provide for the effect of a missing or incorrect tax parcel identification number on a recorded instrument; to provide for construction; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 44, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to require certain information on the first page of security deeds; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws related to the recording of deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real estate documents. It requires the clerk of the superior court to offer electronic filing for these instruments and specifies that the presence of an incorrect or missing tax parcel identification number on a recorded document does not affect its validity, enforceability, or priority. Additionally, the bill requires certain information, such as the date, signatories, and loan details, to be included on the first page of security deeds before they can be recorded. The bill aims to modernize and streamline the recording process for real estate transactions in Georgia.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Joseph Gullett (R)*,
Stan Gunter (R)*,
Scott Holcomb (D)*,
Todd Jones (R)*,
Mary Oliver (D)*,
Mitchell Scoggins (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01 (on 05/02/2022)
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