New Jersey § 47:1-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 47:1-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47:1-3.
For the purpose of recording, rerecording, recopying or transcribing any or all papers,
documents and instruments in writing in the offices of the county clerks and registers
of deeds and mortgages and surrogates of any county of this state, loose leaf record
books may be used, if, immediately upon the completion of any such book for record
purposes, the leaves thereof shall be securely and permanently bound and fastened
together; and all recordings, rerecordings, recopyings or transcriptions made in
any of such offices prior to March twenty-fifth, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen,
in loose leaf record books, the leaves whereof shall be securely and permanently bound
and fastened together, shall have the same legal force, meaning and effect as if made
in record books having the leaves bound therein.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 47:1-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 47:1-3 cover?
Section 47:1-3 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 47:1-3?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 47:1-3" (New Jersey). 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 New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 47:1-3 apply to my situation?
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