HB5512

Relating to Land Records

Introduced·2/13/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5512 amends land records laws to address deed fraud, including creating searchable logs, establishing a property alert system, and.

West Virginia HB5512 amends the Code of West Virginia to enhance protections against deed fraud. The bill allows recorders to create searchable logs for land records, including identifying information for affected properties and notarial officers. It defines "suspicious documents" and outlines procedures for handling such documents, including reporting to law enforcement and notifying notarial officers. The bill also establishes a property alert notification system for property owners to receive updates on recorded documents.

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History

Feb 13

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 13

House

To Judiciary

Feb 13

House

Introduced in House