Bill > HB2952

This bill updates several Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) related to document recording and notarial acts, focusing on increasing documentation requirements and preventing potential fraud. Specifically, the bill requires more detailed information on notarial certificates, such as identifying the type of document, the number of pages, and the representative capacity of individuals involved. For county clerks, the bill expands indexing requirements by adding parcel identification numbers and notary public commission numbers to record indexes. The legislation also authorizes county clerks to refuse documents that appear potentially fraudulent and mandates that documents submitted for recording include the parcel identification number for real estate transactions. Additionally, the bill allows for cover sheets to be attached to documents that are missing required information, ensuring that minor administrative errors do not invalidate the underlying transaction. The changes aim to improve record-keeping accuracy, provide more transparency in document recording, and give county clerks additional tools to prevent potential document fraud. The amendments to notarial act requirements will apply to notarial acts performed on or after the effective date of the act.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2952