Escrow & Title
Recording a deed in Utah's county recorder's office provides:
AActual notice to the grantor only
BConstructive notice to the world of the buyer's ownership interest✓ Correct
CLegal title to the property without a written deed
DAn automatic title insurance policy
Explanation
Recording a deed provides constructive notice—the law presumes that all parties have notice of recorded instruments, even if they haven't personally reviewed them.
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