NY State — NY Real Property Law

§ 412 — SECTION 412 When a transfer is deemed to be registered

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What is NY RPL § 412?

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This section outlines the conditions under which a transfer of registered property is considered officially registered. A transfer is deemed registered when the relevant document is filed with the county registrar and assigned a serial and certificate number. Applies to property owners involved in the transfer of registered properties.

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§ 412 SECTION 412 When a transfer is deemed to be registered

RPL § 412

Every transfer of registered property shall be deemed to be registered under this article when such document has been filed of record, in the office of the registrar of the county where the property is located and a serial number and certificate number assigned to the instrument; all other dealings shall be considered as registered when the document has been filed of record in the office of the registrar of the county where the property is located and a serial number and certificate number has been assigned the instrument.

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