Registered instrument

A registered instrument is a form of property, such as shares or bonds, where records are kept of who owns the underlying property, such as book entry system or of the transactions involving transfer of ownership such as a company's share register. ^[1]

They may be contrasted with bearer instruments in which no records are kept of ownership or transfers. In general, the legal situs of the property is the place that the register is located.^{[ citation needed ]}

By jurisdiction

British law

According to the Transfer of Land Act (1915), 6 Geo.V, number 2740, § 60, the seal of the office of a registrar can substitute for a signature, on filed registered instruments. ^[2]

United States law

Most states have a system of registered instruments, for example, North Carolina. ^{[3] [4]}

See also

• Dematerialization (securities)
• Direct holding system
• Bond
• Indenture
• Stock certificate

References

1. "Registered Instrument Law and Legal Definition". US Legal. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
2. Victoria (1915). The Victorian Statutes: The General Public Acts of Victoria, etc. p. 4954. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
3. Senn, Mark A. (2006). State-by-State Guide to Commercial Real Estate Leases, 2024 Edition. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. p. NC-89. ISBN   978-1-5438-8213-1 . Retrieved June 1, 2025.
4. "North Carolina General Statutes § 47-20. Deeds of trust, mortgages, conditional sales contracts, assignments of leases and rents; effect of registration". North Carolina Legislator. Retrieved June 1, 2025.