Bill > A2072

This bill enhances protections against fraudulent deed recordings by requiring that anyone submitting a deed to be officially recorded, known as the "transferor," must also provide an "affidavit of title," which is a sworn statement confirming the validity of the title being transferred. Additionally, the county recording officer, who is the official responsible for maintaining land records and may also be called the register of deeds and mortgages or county clerk, will be required to notify the transferor whenever a deed for their property is recorded. To facilitate this notification, property owners can provide their preferred mailing or email address to the county recording officer, who will keep this information on file. To cover the costs associated with this new notification requirement, the bill allows the county recording officer to collect an additional $2 fee per deed recording, in addition to existing fees. These changes will take effect three months after the bill is enacted, giving recording offices time to adjust their processes and fees.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2072