Escrow & Title
Under the Virginia land records system, recording a deed in the circuit court clerk's office provides:
AActual notice only to neighbors
BConstructive notice to all subsequent purchasers and creditors✓ Correct
CGovernment certification of title
DTitle insurance automatically
Explanation
Recording a deed in Virginia's circuit court clerk's office places the document in the public record, providing constructive notice — all subsequent purchasers are charged with knowledge of the recorded instrument.
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