New York § 317 - 317Order of recording
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 317 — 317Order of recording, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 317. 317Order of recording
§ 317. Order of recording. Every instrument, entitled to be recorded, must be recorded by the recording officer in the order and as of the time of its delivery to him or her therefor, during business hours maintained by the recording officer, and is considered recorded from the time of such delivery; provided, however, that a digitized paper document or an electronic record shall be considered delivered for purposes of this section at the date and time of receipt indicated on an electronic or other written notification which shall be provided by the recording officer immediately upon receipt of a digitized paper document or electronic record.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 317
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 317 cover?
Section 317 ("317Order of recording") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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