The Office of the City Register records and maintains all property-related documents including deeds, mortgages and leases for every borough except for Staten Island. Visit the Richmond County Clerk to record property documents in Staten Island.
Uniform Commercial Code Financing Statements (UCC) The Uniform Commercial Code governs commercial transactions. These transactions reflect a security interest in personal property that is not "real estate" or "real property" such as shares of a cooperative showing ownership/mortgages, and fixture filings.