Escrow & Title
Which of the following title defects would likely NOT be discovered through a standard title search of public records in Alaska?
AA recorded mortgage lien
BA previously recorded easement
CAn unrecorded deed from a prior owner✓ Correct
DA recorded judgment lien
Explanation
An unrecorded deed would not appear in the public records and thus would not be found in a standard title search. This is why title insurance is important — it protects against hidden defects, including prior unrecorded interests, that a search cannot reveal.
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