Property Ownership

In Alaska, the recording of a deed in the public records provides:

AA government guarantee of the title
BConstructive notice to all subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers✓ Correct
CEvidence that the deed was reviewed by an attorney
DProof that all taxes have been paid

Explanation

Recording a deed provides constructive notice — everyone is legally presumed to have knowledge of the recorded document, even if they have not personally reviewed the records. Recording protects the grantee by putting the world on notice of the conveyance.

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