Escrow & Title
In South Dakota, which of the following would NOT be found in a title search?
ARecorded mortgage liens
BRecorded easements
CFederal tax liens
DUnrecorded oral easements✓ Correct
Explanation
Unrecorded oral easements are not in the public record and would not be revealed by a title search. This is why title insurance is important — to protect against off-record claims.
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