Space Requirements

(Effective August 27, 2011, LB 254)

Recording Space Requirements:  3” X 8 ½” on top of page 1

  • Shall contain a Blank Space at the top of the First Page which is at least 3 inches “No attachment or affirmation shall be used in any way to cover any information or printed material on the instrument.” (Example-Nothing may be taped or stapled to an instrument).

Every Instrument presented for recording shall have on the first page BELOW the 3 inch margin A return Address and the Title of the Document.

Margin Requirements:  1” on both vertical sides, and 1” on the bottom.  This applies throughout the document.

Instrument Requirements:

  • At least 8 ½” X 11”, and no larger than 8 ½” X 14”
  • Shall be printed, typewritten or computer generated in black Ink
  • White Paper, of not less than 20lb weight
  • Must be legible (handwritten documents will not be accepted)
  • Each Signature on an instrument shall be in black or dark blue ink
    • Names of each party shall be typed, printed, or stamped beneath the original signature.
  • Stamps shall not cover or interfere with any part of the instrument.
  • Font size at least 8 point

Exceptions to the Rule:

  • Instruments signed before the effective date of this bill (August 27, 2011)
  • Instruments executed outside of the U. S.
  • Certified copies from governmental agencies (Death Certificates)
  • Instruments signed by an incapacitated or deceased person at the time of recording.
  • Instruments formatted to meet court requirements
  • State & Federal Tax Liens
  • UCC Instruments
  • Plats, Surveys, etc.
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