Property Ownership
Vermont land records, including deeds and mortgages, are recorded at which level of government?
AVermont Secretary of State
BCounty Register of Deeds
CTown (municipal) Clerk's office✓ Correct
DVermont Supreme Court
Explanation
Vermont is unique in that it has no county-level recording system. All land records — deeds, mortgages, easements, liens — are recorded at the town (municipal) clerk's office where the property is located.
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Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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