Property Valuation
In Washington, which of the following is NOT a function of the county assessor?
AAppraising all taxable property in the county
BMaintaining the official property record cards
CIssuing title insurance for properties in the county✓ Correct
DCalculating property tax levies based on assessed values
Explanation
County assessors appraise property, maintain property records, and calculate tax levies. Title insurance is issued by private title insurance companies, not by county assessors. The county auditor records deeds; the county treasurer collects taxes.
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