Property Ownership
The Torrens system of land title registration, used in some Alaska areas, differs from recording systems in that it:
ARequires a title search for every transaction
BCreates a government certificate of title that is conclusive evidence of ownership✓ Correct
COnly applies to commercial properties
DDoes not permit encumbrances to be noted on the record
Explanation
Under the Torrens (title registration) system, a government-issued certificate conclusively establishes ownership. Once title is registered, only those encumbrances noted on the certificate affect the property.
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