Principles of Real EstateQuestion 17 of 120
The main purpose of recording a deed in the county real property records is to:
a.Make the deed legally valid between grantor and grantee
b.Give constructive (public) notice of the ownership interest
c.Transfer possession of the property
d.Satisfy the buyer's mortgage obligation
Explanation
Recording provides constructive notice to the world of the interest and establishes priority among competing claims. The deed is already valid between the parties upon delivery; recording protects the grantee against later claims.
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