Escrow & Title
In New York, the county clerk's office records which of the following documents?
AMortgage applications
BDeeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens, and other documents affecting real property title✓ Correct
CProperty inspection reports
DReal estate listing agreements
Explanation
The county clerk's office (or, in NYC, the Office of the City Register) records deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens, lis pendens, and other instruments affecting real property title. Recording creates constructive notice.
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