Senate Bill No. 978 amends Section 298 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the filing of recordable instruments by county clerks. The bill modifies the margin requirements for documents submitted for recording, specifying that the top margin of the first page must be at least two inches, while all other margins must be at least one inch. Additionally, it clarifies that documents must be original or certified copies, clearly legible, and meet specific formatting standards, including the use of dark ink on reproducible paper. The bill also stipulates that if an instrument contains more than twenty-five legal descriptions, an additional filing fee of one dollar per extra description will be required.

Furthermore, the bill allows for the acceptance of documents that do not meet the margin requirements under certain conditions, such as being legible and reproducible. It also permits the submission of digitized images or electronic copies of original documents for recording, provided they comply with the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19-298
Floor (Senate): 19-298