08.27.06
Electronic Recordings - it ain’t just talk anymore.
Electronic Recordings in Minnesota are a reality.
A presentation and panel discussion by five people representing both the public and private sectors, demonstrated that e-recordings in Minnesota are alive and well. Mike Cunniff of Hennepin County, Geri Kane of Stewart Title, Rick Kvien of Roseau County, Gail Miller of Renville County and Rob Reitz of First American Title gave powerpoint presentations on the 3 models of e-recording and their status in Minnesota, followed by an informative Q&A session. Many were stunned at the speed of its progress, the commitment to making e-recording happen, and most of all, the amazing co-operative effort between the public and private sectors to so rapidly develop and implement a technology designed to work for all of us.
The lively discussion during the Q&A gave us a glimpse into the future, of both the benefits of the technology, and the many looming problems that will be encountered as the technology proceeds.An example is the proverbial “race to the courthouse” issue. Whose document will be recorded first, the attorney standing at the counter, or the Bank with an e-recording?
We will all be keeping an eye on this one.