Property Ownership
An Oregon property owner grants an easement by express grant. For the easement to be valid and binding on successors, it should be:
AOral, witnessed by two neighbors
BIn writing, signed by the grantor, and recorded in the county deed records✓ Correct
CApproved by the local planning commission
DNotarized but does not need to be recorded
Explanation
Under Oregon's Statute of Frauds (ORS 93.020), an easement is an interest in real property and must be in writing (deed or easement document), signed by the grantor, and acknowledged (notarized) to be recorded. Recording in the county deed records provides constructive notice to all future purchasers, making the easement binding on successors. An unrecorded easement may still be valid between original parties but is vulnerable to bona fide purchasers without notice.
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