Escrow & Title
Under Alaska recording laws, which document would have priority over all others if all were recorded on the same day?
AA mortgage recorded first in the day
BA deed recorded first in the day
CA judgment lien recorded first in the day
DA tax lien regardless of recording order✓ Correct
Explanation
Property tax liens in Alaska are given super-priority status by statute — they take precedence over virtually all other liens and encumbrances, including mortgages that were recorded earlier. This is why lenders require tax escrow accounts to ensure taxes are paid.
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