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N.Y. County Law § 532 — Retention and destruction of certain recorded instruments
N.Y. County Law § 532
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- Statute
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- New York County Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 532. Retention and destruction of certain recorded instruments. After twenty years have elapsed from the date of recording a deed, lease, contract, agreement, mortgage or a release of part of mortgaged premises any such instrument so recorded which has not been returned to the person…
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N.Y. County Law § 532 — Retention and destruction of certain recorded instruments is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 532. Retention and destruction of certain recorded instruments. After twenty years have elapsed from the date of recording a deed, lease, contract, agreement, mortgage or a release of part of mortgaged premises any such instrument so recorded which has not been returned to the person presenting such instrument for recording or to some other person authorized to receive the same, may be destroyed by the county clerk without the permission of the commissioner of education provided any such instrument is photographed, microphotographed or reproduced on film preserved for examination and use.