Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

In North Carolina, a deed must be recorded in the:

ASecretary of State's office
BRegister of Deeds in the county where the property is locatedCorrect
CNorth Carolina Real Estate Commission, under standard practice
DCounty tax assessor's office

Why Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located Is Correct

Answer B: Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located

Deeds in North Carolina must be recorded with the Register of Deeds in the county where the real property is located to provide constructive notice of ownership.

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