Officials would record federal lien notices and related filings

The secretary of state would file federal lien notices using the stated filing and indexing rules. The rules cover federal lien notices, refiled notices, and certificates of release, nonattachment, discharge, or subordination presented to the secretary of state. This amendatory act would take effect only if HB 6347 is enacted into law. The bill states no separate start date; it would take effect only if HB 6347 is enacted.

County registers of deeds would record and link federal lien notices and related filings. The rules cover federal lien notices, refiled notices, and certificates referred to in subsection (2) that are presented in a county. The stated rules apply when the listed notice or certificate is presented to a county register of deeds. The register would record the notice or certificate when it is presented for filing.

Filing officers would provide lien record certificates and copies when requested, and could remove certain old files. Any person may request a certificate about lien records naming a particular person or request a copy of a federal lien notice or related document. A filing officer may remove the listed records if no refiled notice arrives within 10 years and 60 days after the original or latest refiling date. A certificate costs $3, and copies cost $1 per page. The 10-year-and-60-day period runs from filing of the lien notice or the latest refiled notice. A notice filed after removal would be indexed under the rules for a new notice.