Definition
Digital filing of real estate documents with county recorder's office in electronic format instead of paper.
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E-recording eliminates paper filing with county recorders. Most US counties accept e-recorded documents. E-recording speeds recording process from days to hours. E-recorded documents have same legal status as paper documents.
Pro Tip
Electronic recording speeds transaction completion; verify your county supports e-recording.
Example
Deed is e-recorded with county recorder; recorded deed is delivered electronically within 2 hours vs. 3-5 days for paper