Utah Code § 17-21-17

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 17-21-17 - Prohibited acts
(1)
(a) Upon acceptance of an instrument entitled to be recorded, the recorder may not:
(i) record the instrument in any manner other than the manner required by this chapter; or
(ii) alter, change, obliterate, or insert any new matter in any instrument of record.
(b) In accordance with Section 17-21-12.5, a county recorder may redact personal information from a copy of an originally recorded instrument.
(2) A recorder does not violate this section by:
(a) denying access to:
(i) an instrument of record that has been classified as private under Section 63G-2-302;
(ii) a portion of an instrument of record that has been classified as private under Section 63G-2-302; or
(iii) subject to Section 17-21-12.5, an originally recorded instrument of record for which a redacted copy exists and is accessible under Section 17-21-12.5; or
(b) placing an endorsement, reference, or other note on a document in the course of the recorder's work.

Utah Code § 17-21-17

Amended by Chapter 165, 2023 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session.