| (1) |
| (a) |
Upon acceptance of an instrument entitled to be recorded, the recorder may not:
| (i) |
record the instrument in any manner other than the manner required by this chapter; or |
| (ii) |
alter, change, obliterate, or insert any new matter in any instrument of record. |
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| (b) |
In accordance with Section 17-21-12.5, a county recorder may redact personal information from a copy of an originally recorded instrument. |
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| (2) |
A recorder does not violate this section by:
| (a) |
denying access to:
| (i) |
an instrument of record that has been classified as private under Section 63G-2-302; |
| (ii) |
a portion of an instrument of record that has been classified as private under Section 63G-2-302; or |
| (iii) |
subject to Section 17-21-12.5, an originally recorded instrument of record for which a redacted copy exists and is accessible under Section 17-21-12.5; or |
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| (b) |
placing an endorsement, reference, or other note on a document in the course of the recorder’s work. |
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Amended by Chapter 165, 2023 General Session
