In lieu of any or all of the separate books provided for in section 31-2402, Idaho Code, the county recorder may, in his discretion, where such record or document has been copied or reproduced by microfilm, scanned images, digital imaging, or microphotographic process or other approved electronic copying process, designate such record or document by consecutive volume and instrument numbers to be called "official records" and recorded consecutively in his office in suitable containers and cabinets or electronic storage devices.
The recording of such instruments and documents in such "official records" will impart notice in like manner and effect as if such instruments or documents were recorded in any of the separate books provided for in section 31-2402, Idaho Code.