Definitions: document and recorded.

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NJ Code › Title 46 › Chapter 26A › Section 26A-1

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For the purpose of this chapter: a. "Document" includes both: (1) paper documents, and (2) electronic documents, documents created, communicated or stored by electronic means; b. A document is "recorded" if: (1) the document or its image has been placed in the permanent records of the recording office, and (2) the document has been indexed as provided by this chapter. Source: New L.2011, c.217, s.1.

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Definitions: document and recorded. · N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-1 | Frix