Escrow & Title
In Illinois, the recording of a deed in the county recorder's office provides:
AActual notice to people who physically see the recorded document
BConstructive notice to the world that the transfer occurred✓ Correct
CProof of quiet title
DAutomatic transfer of title upon recording
Explanation
Recording a deed provides constructive notice — legal notice to the world that the property transfer occurred. Anyone who searches the public records is considered to have notice of the recorded document, whether or not they actually searched the records.
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