The bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by updating the fees associated with the recording of documents by the register of deeds. Specifically, it increases the fee for entering and recording a document from $30.00 to $34.00, and adjusts the fees for recording instruments under section 2567a from $4.00 to $8.00 before January 1, 2043, and from $2.00 to $6.00 thereafter. Additionally, the bill stipulates that a portion of the fees collected will be deposited into an automation fund and introduces a new section, 2567b, which establishes the aerial imagery and mapping fund. This fund will be used to acquire aerial imagery and associated geospatial services for various governmental entities.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the payment timeline for fees associated with electronic documents and certain governmental recordings, changing the requirement from "within" to "not later than" specific timeframes. It also allows charter counties to impose their own fee schedules, provided they do not exceed the actual cost of the service. The bill includes provisions for the collection and remittance of fees, ensuring that counties can retain a small percentage to cover administrative costs, while also detailing the responsibilities of the state treasurer regarding the new aerial imagery and mapping fund.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 600.2567