What does Recording mean?

Recording refers to the process of submitting legal documents, such as deeds, mortgages, and liens, to a government office for official registration and retention. This process is done by the recorder, and ensures that the legal documents are a matter of public record and can be used to establish ownership and other legal rights to a property.

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