1. (1) If a word is misspelled in the original document, the county recorder shall:

   1. (a) index information exactly as it is printed or typed on the document; and

   2. (b) if the LRMS allows it, include a note that the misspelling is in the original document such as:

      1. (i) the word "sic" surrounded by brackets;
      2. (ii) "the document was indexed as presented";
      3. (iii) "a specific word is misspelled in the original document as presented"; or
      4. (iv) "spelling index is as written on the document".

2. (2) If the spelling of a word is unclear in the original document, the county recorder shall:

   1. (a) include a note in the LRMS that the spelling is unclear in the original document; and
   2. (b) index the correct name under Section R255-30-501.

KEY: county recorder standards, county recorder standards board

Date of Last Change: June 8, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63C-30-101; 63C-30-202; 17-71-306; 17-71-301