Escrow & Title

In New Jersey, the 'abstract of title' is:

AA form of title insurance
BA condensed history of all recorded instruments affecting a property's title✓ Correct
CThe current property tax bill
DThe physical description of the property boundaries

Explanation

An abstract of title is a written summary of the recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments) in the chain of title, prepared by an abstractor. An attorney then reviews the abstract to render a title opinion. Title insurance has largely replaced abstracts in modern NJ practice.

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