# N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-1: Definitions: document and recorded

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-1
- **Heading:** Definitions: document and recorded
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 46 / Chapter 26A / Section 26A-1

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-1 Definitions: document and recorded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-2 Documents that may be recorded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-3 Prerequisites for recording.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-4 Exceptions to prerequisites to recording.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-5 Form of documents and maps; cover sheet or electronic synopsis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-6 Duty to record; recording officer's books, methods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-7 Receipts for documents presented for recording.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-8 Indexes; entries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-9 Sequence of recording.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-10 Documents filed as provided by other statutes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-11 Notices of settlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:26A-12 Effect of recording.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C26A_S26A-12.md)

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