Bill > A03218

This bill amends real property law to prohibit county clerks or city registrars from recording a conveyance, which is the legal process of transferring ownership of real estate, if they suspect it is false or fraudulent. If such suspicion arises, the clerk or registrar must report the transaction to the office of the attorney general and local law enforcement or the sheriff's office in New York City. Additionally, the bill requires the clerk or registrar to notify both the buyer and seller of any investigation and allow them to participate. For residential properties, the clerk or registrar must also mail a certified notice to the owner of record informing them of the transfer of ownership and advising them to seek legal counsel or contact law enforcement if they believe the transaction is invalid or criminal, with the party seeking to record the conveyance bearing the cost of this notice.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3218