WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck has been appointed to Michigan’s Electronic Recording Commission this week by Governor Rick Snyder.
The Electronic Recording Commission enforces standards for the electronic recording of documents by county registers of deeds, no matter the jurisdiction. The commission consists of seven members: four county registers of deeds, one land title professional, one banker, and one attorney expert in real property matters.
The state of Michigan requires that a record of all property sales and transfers must be publically available, so that there is a clear chain of title.
After a 2010 state legislation allowed all electronic documents and signatures to be considered the same as the originals, it is important for the Commission to make sure that the use of such documents remains legal.
“I am honored to receive Governor Snyder’s appointment to this commission and look forward to serving with my fellow members,” Roebuck said. “As the electronic recording of documents becomes a more nationally accepted practice, we must ensure that Michigan remains at the forefront by maintaining standards across each county that ensure our public documents are accurate, properly preserved and secure from potential alteration or tampering. By accomplishing these tasks we not only ensure further convenience for our residents but contribute to a healthier Michigan economy.”
