Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
Are electronic signitures legal in New York state in the area of real estate transactions?
Asked on 2/08/11, 7:27 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Connolly
Kevin J. Connolly
This depends. If it's the contract, then yes, under E-Sign, a federal statute, the contract is binding. But an electronic document is not recordable, so to that extent, no.
Answered on 2/08/11, 2:37 pm