Escrow & Title
A Minnesota buyer is purchasing a home in Hennepin County. The deed will be recorded with which office?
AMinnesota Secretary of State
BHennepin County Recorder (or Examiner of Titles for Torrens)✓ Correct
CMinnesota Department of Commerce
DU.S. Land Office
Explanation
In Minnesota, deeds and other real property documents are recorded with the county recorder in the county where the property is located. For Torrens-registered property, documents are filed with the county examiner of titles.
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