Property Ownership

In South Dakota, the 'Torrens system' of land registration (if adopted) provides:

AA private title insurance system
BGovernment-guaranteed title through state-issued certificates of title✓ Correct
CA simplified deed recording system
DTribal land registration for Native American properties

Explanation

The Torrens system is a government-backed title registration system where the state issues a certificate of title that serves as conclusive evidence of ownership. While South Dakota primarily uses the recording system, the Torrens concept is tested on national exams.

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