Escrow & Title
In Iowa, the county recorder's office records real estate documents. The primary purpose of recording is to:
AValidate the transfer of title
BProvide constructive notice to the world of the instrument's existence✓ Correct
CAllow the government to collect transfer taxes
DEnsure the lender's approval of the transaction
Explanation
Recording provides constructive notice—the legal presumption that all subsequent parties are aware of the recorded instrument. It does not create the transfer; rather, it protects the recorded interest.
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