Escrow & Title
In Montana, the county clerk and recorder's office maintains records of:
AOnly property tax assessments
BAll recorded documents affecting title including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plats✓ Correct
CBuilding permits and zoning variances only
DCourt judgments only
Explanation
The Montana county clerk and recorder's office is the official repository for all documents affecting title to real property including deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, easements, CC&Rs, plats, and judgments. Recording provides constructive notice to all subsequent parties.
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