Oklahoma § 19-293 - Duty when instrument offered for record
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-293 — Duty when instrument offered for record, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-293. Duty when instrument offered for record
The register of deeds shall, whenever an instrument shall be
presented to him for record, immediately note on the instrument the
year, month, day, hour and minute of receiving the same, and the
date of record of such instrument shall be from the date of filing;
he shall then enter the same on the receiving book, making all the
entries in the appropriate columns as herein provided, and shall as
soon thereafter as practicable, record said instrument in the proper
record, enter it upon the proper indexes, and over his signature and
seal note the book and page on which said instrument is recorded.
R.L. 1910, § 1665.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-293
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-293 cover?
Section 19-293 ("Duty when instrument offered for record") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 19-293?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 19-293 apply to my situation?
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