Escrow & Title
What is 'title plant search' versus 'public records search' in Hawaii title examination?
AA. They are identical; title companies always use public records
BB. A title plant is a private duplicate record system maintained by a title company for faster searching; a public records search examines original government records at the Bureau of Conveyances or Land Court✓ Correct
CC. Title plant searches are more accurate; public records searches are used only for Land Court properties
DD. Public records searches are required by law; title plant searches are supplemental
Explanation
Title companies in Hawaii maintain private 'title plants'—organized duplicate records of all recorded documents—for efficient title searching. Title plant searches can be faster than searching original public records.
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