IC 32-21-2.5-7 : Certain legal requirements satisfied by electronic document, electronic signature

Sec. 7. (a) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document:

(1) be an original;

(2) be on paper or another tangible medium; or

(3) be in writing;

the requirement is satisfied by an electronic document that satisfies this chapter, IC 32-21-2, IC 36-2-11, and the notarial act requirements set forth under IC 33-42 for an acknowledgment as defined under IC 33-42-0.5-2 or for a proof as defined under IC 32-21-2-1.7.

(b) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document be signed, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic signature.

(c) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document or a signature associated with a document be notarized, the requirement is satisfied if the electronic document:

(1) has an electronic signature; and

(2) complies with IC 32-21-2-3.

As added by P.L.127-2017, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.185-2021, SEC.46.