Property Ownership

Washington's Torrens title registration system differs from the standard recording system in that:

AThere is no public record
BA court adjudicates title and issues a certificate that is conclusive evidence of ownership✓ Correct
COnly commercial properties may be registered under Torrens
DTorrens title requires annual renewal

Explanation

Under the Torrens system, a court examines and adjudicates title and issues a certificate of title that is conclusive against all claims except those noted on the certificate. It provides stronger title certainty than the standard recording system.

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