Transfer of PropertyQuestion 93 of 120
Recording a deed in the county where the property is located gives the public:
a.Constructive notice of the interest
b.Actual notice only to neighbors
c.A guarantee of clear title
d.Ownership of the property
Explanation
Recording a document provides constructive notice, meaning the public is legally presumed to know of the recorded interest whether or not they actually see it. This protects the grantee's priority against later claims. California follows a race-notice recording system.
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