Bill > A00329

This bill amends the executive law to require notaries public and commissioners of deeds to create and retain a detailed notarial record for certain documents related to the transfer of residential real property. The bill also amends the penal law to address forgery and the offering of false documents concerning residential real property. Specifically, the bill requires notaries and commissioners to record information such as the property details, identities of the parties, and the type of document notarized. The notarial record must be filed with the county clerk or register and retained for 10 years. Penalties are established for violating the new requirements. The bill also expands the definitions of forgery and offering a false instrument for filing to cover documents related to residential real property transactions.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A329