Washington HB2298 authorizes county auditors to implement a voluntary property title protection program to prevent land record fraud.

Washington HB2298 authorizes county auditors to develop and implement a voluntary property title protection program to prevent land record fraud. The program allows property owners to record documents with a secure personal identification number or through an approved override process. The bill also outlines the distribution of funds collected from a document recording fee, with a focus on supporting homeless housing plans and programs. Funds are allocated for administrative costs, local homeless housing plans, and other housing-related activities.

Washington HB2298 authorizes county auditors to implement a voluntary property title protection program to prevent land record fraud.

Washington HB2298 authorizes county auditors to develop and implement a voluntary property title protection program to prevent land record fraud. The program allows property owners to record documents with a secure personal identification number or through an approved override process. The bill also outlines the distribution of funds collected from a document recording fee, with a focus on supporting homeless housing plans and programs. Funds are allocated for administrative costs, local homeless housing plans, and other housing-related activities.