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Rommell Buenaflor
Kelsey G. Aldan
Commonwealth Recorder
Holly C. Camacho
Administrative Specialist
On January 19, 2021, the Commonwealth Recorder’s Act of 2020 (“Act”) was signed into Public Law 21-39, repealing and reenacting 1 CMC §§3701–3712. In response to this Act, on June 16, 2021, the NMI Supreme Court adopted the NMI Judiciary Rules of Electronic Recordation, 2021-ADM-0007-RUL.
The NMI Judiciary Rules of Electronic Recordation outlines the types of documents the Commonwealth Recorder’s Office will accept moving forward. Public law 21-39, 1 CMC §§3701–3712, and 2021-ADM-0007-RUL can be found at cnmilaw.org.
The CRO also has an alternate office site at the Marianas Business Plaza (MBP), second floor, suite 204. Business hours for this location are from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm for research appointments.
Please be informed that the CRO is in the process of completely digitizing all of its records. Records stored at MBP are 2017 and older and records stored at the Guma Hustisia are 2018 to present.
Commonwealth Recorder’s Office Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Disclaimer: The information provided below does not and should not be construed as legal advice. Instead, this FAQs are for general informational purposes only. Further, the FAQ may not constitute the most up-to-date information. Readers should contact their lawyer to receive advice on any particular legal matter.
What is a title search? And who conducts the title search?
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A title search is a process of examining the public record on the history of a piece of property to determine legal ownership. It also determines whether there are any liens, encumbrances, easements or other issues affecting land interest.
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A title search is conducted by a title researcher and/or a title company. The Recorder's Office does not provide a title search.
Can you give me the title to my property, and can you tell me if the title is clear?
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A. No, the Recorder’s Office does not give title. Title describes a person’s right to legal ownership and use of a property, often in the form of a deed.
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A. The Recorder’s Office does not determine clear title. Such determination is made by conducting a title search performed by a title company or an attorney.
What is a deed of reconveyance?
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A deed of reconveyance is a document that shows transfer of a property’s title from lender to borrower. Generally, such document is issued after the mortgage has been paid in full. >> See more
Description | 1st Page | Per Add'l Page | 1st Page2 | Per Add'l Page2 | Credit Card Transaction Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Print Copies - Land Records | $1.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Digital Copies - UCC Records | $2.00 | N/A | $2.00 | N/A | $3.50 |
Maps | $25.00 | $2.00 | $12.00 | $2.00 | $3.50 |
Marriage Record Certification | $25.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Digital Copies - Land Records | $1.00 | N/A | $2.00 | N/A | $3.50 |
Land Records | $20.00 | $2.00 | $12.00 | $2.00 | $3.50 |
UCC-3 | $20.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Marriage Certificate | $25.00 | $2.00 | $12.00 | $2.00 | $3.50 |
Single Status/Letter of No Record | $25.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UCC-1 | $20.00 | $2.00 | $12.00 | $2.00 | $3.50 |
UCC-2 | $20.00 | $2.00 | $12.00 | $2.00 | $3.50 |
True Copy Certification | $25.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Digital Copies - Maps | $50.00 | N/A | $2.00 | N/A | $3.50 |
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