Escrow & Title
Wisconsin's 'register of deeds' indexes recorded documents by:
AProperty address only
BGrantor/grantee names and legal description (parcel identification number)✓ Correct
CSocial security number of the owner
DMLS listing number
Explanation
Documents recorded with the Register of Deeds are indexed by grantor and grantee names and parcel identification number, allowing title searchers to trace the chain of title.
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