Escrow & Title
In Florida, 'title by adverse possession' can eventually be converted to 'record title' through:
AA simple affidavit filed with the county recorder
BA successful quiet title lawsuit resulting in a court judgment that can be recorded✓ Correct
CAutomatic recording after the statutory period ends
DA FREC order
Explanation
After meeting the statutory requirements for adverse possession, the claimant must still file a quiet title lawsuit to obtain a court judgment establishing their ownership. This judgment is then recorded in the public records, converting the adverse possession claim into marketable record title.
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