ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

First Regular Session

Senate: JUD DP 6-1-0-0 | 3rd Read 19-9-2-0

SB 1110: recorded documents; property; notification

Sponsor: Senator Rogers, LD 7

Committee on Government

Overview

Requires the County Recorder to provide a voluntary notification system for property owners on documents recorded against their property.

History

The recorder has custody of and keeps all records, maps and papers deposited in the recorder's office (A.R.S. § 11-461).

The recorder must file and record with the record of deeds, grants and transfers, certified copies of final judgments partitioning or affecting the title to or possession of real property, for which any part of that property is located in the county (A.R.S. § 11-466).

All books of record and indices in the recorder's office, and all instruments and papers on file must be open for inspection by any person during office hours. This inspection is free. The recorder must arrange the stated documents in suitable places to facilitate their inspection (A.R.S. § 11-473).

Provisions

1. Mandates that the County Recorder provides a system, before January 1, 2024, that notifies property owners that a document was recorded against their property. (Sec. 1)

2. Stipulates this system is voluntary for the property owners. (Sec. 1)

3. Asserts the notice must be made promptly by email, text message or other similar means. (Sec. 1)

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