Title 65 — Title 65 RECORDING, REGISTRATION, AND LEGAL PUBLICATION
5 chapters · 72 sections in this title.
RCW 65.24.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Document" means information that is:(a) Inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium, and is retrievable in perceivable form; and(…
RCW 65.24.020 Electronic authentication.
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(1) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document be an original, be on paper or another tangible medium, or be in writing, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic document satisfying this chapter.(2) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that …
RCW 65.24.030 Recording officer—Powers and duties.
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(1) In this section, "paper document" means a document that is received by the recording officer in a form that is not electronic.(2) A recording officer:(a) Who performs any of the functions listed in this section shall do so in compliance with the rules adopted by the secretary…
RCW 65.24.040 Recording standards commission.
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(1) The office of the secretary of state shall create and appoint a recording standards commission. The recording standards commission shall review recording standards, including electronic recording standards, and make recommendations to the secretary of state for rules necessar…
RCW 65.24.050 Electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.
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This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001, et seq.) but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described …
RCW 65.24.060 Uniform recording standards—Rule-making authority.
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(1) The secretary of state, as chief archivist, shall make reasonable rules in accordance with federal and state laws, to provide for the uniform recording of documents in cooperation with the commission established in this chapter.(2) In addition to the rule-making authority gra…
RCW 65.24.901 Application—Construction.
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In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact a uniform real property electronic recording act.[ 2008 c 57 s 6.]