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The County Recorder
keeps and maintains accurate land records that are current, legible
and easily accessible. An important aspect of the Recorder's work
is to index each document so it may be readily located. Accurate
indexing makes it possible for persons searching land records to
find the documents necessary to establish a "chain of title" (history
of ownership) and ensures that any debts or encumbrances against
the property are evident. These invaluable records are utilized
by the general public, attorneys, historians, genealogists and land
title examiners.
In some counties
certain property is registered under the Torrens Act. This "registered
land" has boundaries certified to be correct; title is guaranteed
by a state insurance fund. Torrenized land records are the responsibility
of the County Recorder.
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