Escrow & Title
Nebraska's county register of deeds office maintains which types of records relevant to real estate transactions?
AOnly mortgage records
BDeeds, mortgages, releases, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting title to real property✓ Correct
COnly plat maps and subdivision records
DOnly federal tax lien records
Explanation
The county register of deeds (or recorder) maintains all recorded real property instruments including deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, easements, plats, and any other documents affecting title to real estate in the county.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
Abstract of TitleA condensed history of a property's title, summarizing all recorded documents and encumbrances affecting it from the earliest record to the present.
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