Hawaii HB1639 amends notary public laws to allow suspension of real property recording and void fraudulent notarial acts.

Hawaii HB1639 modifies notary public regulations by allowing title holders to suspend the recording of written instruments affecting real property, except for liens or judgments. The Bureau of Conveyances must notify title holders of any recording attempts during suspension. This suspension ends automatically if the property is foreclosed. Additionally, the bill empowers the Bureau of Conveyances to void recorded deeds containing fraudulent notarial acts or seals, provided the notary attests to the fraud. The act also includes provisions for statutory renumbering and repeals outdated sections.

Hawaii HB1639 amends notary public laws to allow suspension of real property recording and void fraudulent notarial acts.

Hawaii HB1639 modifies notary public regulations by allowing title holders to suspend the recording of written instruments affecting real property, except for liens or judgments. The Bureau of Conveyances must notify title holders of any recording attempts during suspension. This suspension ends automatically if the property is foreclosed. Additionally, the bill empowers the Bureau of Conveyances to void recorded deeds containing fraudulent notarial acts or seals, provided the notary attests to the fraud. The act also includes provisions for statutory renumbering and repeals outdated sections.