Property Ownership
A Wisconsin deed must be recorded in the county where the property is located in order to:
ACreate a valid conveyance between grantor and grantee
BProvide constructive notice of the transfer to third parties✓ Correct
CSet the property's tax assessed value
DCreate a title insurance policy
Explanation
Recording a deed provides constructive notice to third parties (subsequent buyers, lenders) of the transfer. The conveyance itself is valid between the parties when the deed is delivered and accepted.
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