Escrow & Title
In Washington, a 'chain of title' refers to:
AThe physical chain used to secure a property deed in a vault
BThe chronological sequence of ownership transfers and encumbrances recorded in the public record✓ Correct
CThe list of all current liens on a property
DThe abstract of title prepared by the title company
Explanation
The chain of title is the chronological sequence of all recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, easements) affecting a property's ownership from the original conveyance to the present day. A complete and unbroken chain of title is necessary for marketable title.
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