H431

Preventing Deed Fraud

Introduced·3/18/25

North Carolina H431 aims to prevent deed fraud by requiring identity verification for non-trusted submitters and establishing a fraud detection alert.

North Carolina H431 introduces measures to combat deed fraud by mandating identity verification for individuals not classified as trusted submitters. Trusted submitters include title insurance companies, attorneys, and financial institutions. The bill also requires the register of deeds to refuse registration of suspicious instruments and to provide access to a fraud detection alert system. This system will automatically enroll individuals without a fee and send recording notifications. The Legislative Research Commission will study the feasibility of alternative fraud detection systems.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary II Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

Mar 19, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 19, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 18, 2025

House

Filed