Maine § 1604. - Judgment divesting real estate recorded in registry of deeds
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1604. — Judgment divesting real estate recorded in registry of deeds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1604.. Judgment divesting real estate recorded in registry of deeds
No judgment or decree divesting any person of title to real estate shall be effectual against any person not a party to the action in which such judgment or decree is rendered, and persons not having actual notice thereof, unless a copy of such judgment or decree or so much thereof as relates to the title to such real estate duly certified by the clerk of courts in and for the county where said judgment or decree is rendered is, within 30 days after the rendering of such judgment or decree, duly recorded in the registry of deeds in the county or district in which such real estate is situated.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1604.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1604. cover?
Section 1604. ("Judgment divesting real estate recorded in registry of deeds") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1604.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1604." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1604. apply to my situation?
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