The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Commission.” The Electronic Recording Commission established in section 5.¹

“Department.” The Department of State of the Commonwealth.

“Document.” Information that is:

“Electronic.” As defined under section 103 of the act of December 16, 1999 (P.L. 971, No. 69),² known as the Electronic Transactions Act.

“Electronic document.” A document that is received by the recorder in an electronic form.

“Electronic signature.” As defined under section 103 of the act of December 16, 1999 (P.L. 971, No. 69), known as the Electronic Transactions Act.

“Nonelectronic document.” A document that is received by the recorder in a form that is not electronic, including a document on paper or microfilm.

“Person.” Includes any of the following:

“Recorder.” A county recorder of deeds or a county official responsible for the recordation of documents in counties without recorders of deeds.

“State.” A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.