Escrow & Title
What does it mean for a deed to be 'recorded' in Nevada?
AThe deed is filmed for NRED's property management records
BThe deed is submitted to and accepted by the county recorder's office, entered into the public record, providing constructive notice of the ownership transfer to the world✓ Correct
CThe deed is reviewed and approved by NRED before transfer
DThe deed is sent to the Nevada Title Insurance Fund for verification
Explanation
Recording a deed in Nevada involves presenting the deed to the county recorder (Clark County, Washoe County, etc.) who stamps it with the date and time, assigns a book/page or document number, and enters it into the public record. Recording protects the buyer against subsequent claims — under Nevada's race-notice recording statute, a subsequent bona fide purchaser who records first may prevail over a prior unrecorded deed. Recording also provides constructive notice.
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