Bill > A02744

This bill requires the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to create a notification system for county clerks outside New York City that allows property owners and other interested parties to register and receive alerts when deed-related or mortgage-related documents are recorded against their real property. The system will provide notifications via first-class mail, and optionally by email or SMS text message if contact information is provided. The bill defines "deed-related documents" broadly to include various property-related documents like deeds, contracts of sale, court orders, and power of attorney documents, and similarly defines "mortgage-related documents" to cover mortgages, financing statements, and related paperwork. While the notification system is designed to help property owners stay informed and potentially detect fraudulent recordings, the bill explicitly states that neither the county clerk nor the state can be held liable if notifications are not sent or received. Interested parties can register with their county clerk's office to participate in the system, which will be free of charge. The bill applies to counties outside New York City and aims to provide property owners with greater transparency about documents recorded against their real estate.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2744