Recorded Deed

Definition

A deed that has been officially filed in the county recorder's office, making it part of the public record and providing legal notice of ownership. It's how everyone officially knows who owns what.

Example Usage

We received the recorded deed one week after closing, and it confirmed our ownership in the county records.

Origin

Descriptive term; a deed that has been 'recorded' in official records.

Fun Fact

Recording order matters—the first person to record their deed typically has priority over later claimants, even if the earlier sale happened after.

Source: Recording law and property standards

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