Sec. 3.
(1) If a law requires as a condition for recording that a document be an original, be on paper or another tangible medium, or be in writing, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic document.
(2) If a law requires as a condition for recording that a document be signed, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic signature.
(3) A requirement that a document or a signature associated with a document be notarized, acknowledged, verified, witnessed, or made under oath is satisfied if the electronic signature of the person authorized to perform that act, and all other information required to be included, is attached to or logically associated with the document or signature. A physical or electronic image of a stamp, impression, or seal need not accompany an electronic signature.
(4) Except as provided in section 5a, this section does not require that a register of deeds accept electronic documents for recording.
History: 2010, Act 123, Imd. Eff. July 19, 2010 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 248, Imd. Eff. Nov. 5, 2020
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 565 - Conveyances of Real Property
Act 123 of 2010 - Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act (565.841 - 565.847)
Section 565.841 - Short Title.
Section 565.842 - Definitions.
Section 565.845a - Acceptance of Electronic Documents for Recording; Applicability of Section.
Section 565.846 - Application and Construction of Act.
Section 565.847 - Federal Electronic Signatures; Limitation of Act.