New Jersey § 47:1-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 47:1-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47:1-5.
All papers, documents and instruments in writing authorized or required by law to
be recorded , filed, registered, or indexed in the office of the Secretary of State, clerk, register of deeds and mortgages and surrogate of any county of this State,
as well as the record and index of any such papers, documents or instruments in writing,
which may be recopied, rerecorded, or transcribed pursuant to any law of this State,
may be recopied, rerecorded, reindexed or transcribed in such offices by means of
photography, data processing or image processing, and such rerecord or transcribing, made by means of photography, data processing or image processing, shall have the same legal force, meaning and effect as if made in handwriting or
in typewriting. The Secretary of State, clerk, register of deeds and mortgages and surrogate of any county of this State
may make a copy by means of photography , data processing or image processing of any document or instrument and such photographic , data processed or image processed copy, if made, shall have the same legal force, meaning and effect as if made in
handwriting or in typewriting.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 47:1-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 47:1-5 cover?
Section 47:1-5 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 § 47:1-5?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 47:1-5" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 47:1-5 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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