Defective Deed Recordation Clarification Amendment Act of 2025

The Defective Deed Recordation Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 fixes a 30-year gap in the law that left deeds recorded between 1994 and 2022 without a way to correct minor technical errors, such as a smudged notary seal. It replaces two outdated sections of the 1994 law with a single provision, allowing homeowners to correct such errors without needing to contact previous owners (who may have moved or passed away). The bill provides a six-month window after a deed is recorded to challenge a defective instrument, or within six months of the bill’s effective date for deeds recorded before the bill. This change ensures the public land record remains reliable and resolves a barrier to homeowners securing title insurance.