An Act To Modernize Deed Duplication From Microfilm To A Digital Image

LD 915 requires Maine county registers of deeds to store recorded property documents (like deeds and plans) as digital images on magnetic or optical media instead of microfilm. It mandates that digital copies must meet a 300 DPI standard and be maintained for public access, replacing current microfilm storage requirements. The bill directly affects county registry offices, which must transition their record-keeping systems to comply. This change modernizes how property records are preserved and accessed, ensuring digital copies have the same legal standing as originals. The policy shifts existing storage methods without altering record-keeping duties or public access procedures.