Escrow & Title
In Maine, a deed that is recorded in the Registry of Deeds provides:
AActual notice only to immediate neighbors
BConstructive notice to the world✓ Correct
CNotice only to the buyer and seller
DNotice only to government agencies
Explanation
Recording a deed in the Registry of Deeds provides constructive notice to all subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers. Anyone searching title is charged with knowledge of recorded documents.
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