{"data":{"id":"us-gu/21-gca-60312","jurisdiction":"us-gu","citation":"21 GCA § 60312","heading":"Instruments Not in English Language.","body":"When an instrument intended for record is executed or certified in whole or in part in any language other than English, the recorder shall not accept the instrument for record. The person desiring to file for record such an instrument may present the instrument and an English translation to a judge of the Superior Court. Upon verification that the translation is a true translation, the judge shall make certification of the fact under the seal of the court, attach the certification of the fact under the seal of the court, attach the certification to the translation, and attach the certified translation to the original instrument. The attached original instrument and certified translation may be presented to the recorder, and upon payment of the usual fees the recorder shall accept and file for record the instrument and the certified translation. The recording of the certified translation gives notice and is of the same effect as the recording of an original instrument.","path":["Title 21: Real Property","Division 2 - Regulation of Real Property Uses","Chapter 60: Land Management","ARTICLE 3: LAND RECORDS"],"source_url":"https://col.guamcourts.gov/sites/default/files/21gc060.pdf","current_through":"P.L. 38-133 (June 4, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-27T04:12:38Z","sha256":"3cfd2c4564b4a72c9fb5fb46fcf405281e32e85044ea1b14293945c6493a6e52","source_id":"us-gu","stale":false,"prev":"us-gu/21-gca-60311","next":"us-gu/21-gca-60313"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}