Escrow & Title
A deed is considered 'recorded' when:
ABoth parties have signed it
BIt is filed with and indexed by the county recorder's office✓ Correct
CThe title company receives it
DThe grantee acknowledges receipt
Explanation
Recording occurs when the county recorder's office accepts, date-stamps, and indexes the deed in the public record. From that moment, the deed gives constructive notice to all subsequent parties of the conveyance.
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