Virginia § 55.1-602 - Presumption that recorded writings are in proper form
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§ 55.1-602. Presumption that recorded writings are in proper form
A writing that is not properly notarized in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth shall not invalidate the underlying document; however, any such writing shall not be in proper form for recordation. All recorded writings shall be presumed to be in proper form for recording after having been recorded, and conclusively presumed to be in proper form for recording after having been recorded for a period of three years, except in cases of fraud.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 55.1-602 ("Presumption that recorded writings are in proper form") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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