Property Ownership
In Oregon, the 'Torrens system' of title registration is:
AWidely used throughout Oregon to register all property titles
BUsed only in Multnomah County
CNot used in Oregon — Oregon uses a recording system, not a title registration system✓ Correct
DRequired for all new subdivisions
Explanation
Oregon uses a recording system (recording deeds and other documents in county public records) rather than the Torrens system of title registration (where title is registered with a government office that certifies ownership). The Torrens system is used in a few other states and some foreign countries.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Abstract of TitleA condensed history of a property's title, summarizing all recorded documents and encumbrances affecting it from the earliest record to the present.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
Deed of TrustA security instrument used in many states instead of a mortgage, involving three parties: borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and a neutral trustee.
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