Escrow & Title
Vermont's 'title search by property description' method searches land records by:
AAlphabetically by street address
BThe specific legal description of the parcel through grantor-grantee indices✓ Correct
CThe tax map lot number only
DChronologically by recording date
Explanation
Vermont title searches trace ownership of specific parcels through the grantor-grantee indices in the town land records, following the chain of title using the legal description to identify all recorded interests.
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Key Terms to Know
Chain of Title
The sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
DeedA 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.
Abstract of TitleA condensed history of a property's title, summarizing all recorded documents and encumbrances affecting it from the earliest record to the present.
State-Specific Concepts
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