Opinion No. (1986)

Dear Representative Ribaudo:

This letter is in response to your request for an opinion of this office asking the following questions which we have modified as to form:

1. The requirement in § 443.060 RSMo for identification of the evidence of indebtedness (e.g., note) secured with a deed of trust has been deleted by House Bill No. 210 (1985). Is a recorder of deeds allowed to identify such a note after January 1, 1986?

2. The statutes do not appear to require such a note to be presented to the recorder when the securing instrument is to be released by notation on its margin. Can the recorder…