247.005 - “Document” defined.

247.005  “Document” defined.

      1.  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “document” means a written instrument, paper, notice, deed, conveyance, map, chart, survey or any other writing, without regard to:

      (a) The form in which the document is received by a county recorder;

      (b) The method used to transmit the document to a county recorder; or

      (c) The method used by a county recorder to store, access or retrieve the document.

      2.  If a county recorder elects to accept electronic documents for recording in accordance with the provisions of NRS 111.366 to 111.3697, inclusive, the term also includes an electronic document that satisfies the provisions of NRS 111.366 to 111.3697, inclusive.

      (Added to NRS by 2001, 1733; A 2007, 139)