answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Generally, the duties of the Register of Deeds are to record and index any instruments, documents or surveys that affect the ownership of real estate. A Register of Deeds may also have other powers and duties depending on the various state laws such as swearing in Notaries Public or issuing marriage licenses. However, their primary role is to maintain the public records regarding land ownership.

User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 13y ago

Land records offices generally have public official who is in charge of recording documents that affect real property. Register of Deeds is the most common form. The first Register of Deeds was appointed in Scotland in 1615.

There are many terms used to describe the public official who is in charge of recording land documents:

  • Register of Deeds
  • Registrar of Deeds
  • Recorder of Deeds
  • County Recorder
  • Recorder-Clerk
  • Register of Titles
  • Registrar of Titles
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the role of the register of deeds?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the address of register of deeds in paraΓ±aque city?

what is the address of Paranaque registry of deeds


Who is the head of register of deeds in bulacan?

Ramon Sampana


Who is the head of register of deeds in malolos bulacan?

Ramon Sampana


What is the telephone number of register of deeds in calamba laguna?

The telephone number for the Register of Deeds in Calamba, Laguna is +63 46 413 0256. The times to call are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. They are closed Saturday and Sunday.


How do get to the register of deeds for El Paso Texas?

See link for official website below.


What is the address of register of deeds in Quezon City?

none because hey are all self occupied


What is definition of CRR?

Cash Register Role


Does satisfaction of lien pays the final judgment?

A satisfaction of lien is filed with the register of deeds after the last payment is made.


How do you find the plat map to a property?

Your local city/county tax office, register of deeds or planner's office.


How easy is it to get a copy of deeds from the land registry?

Take a look at our online FAQs re requesting information from Land Registry. You can get a copy of the title register and plan for over 23 million registered titles online or by post - so very easy to do If the title register refers to other 'deeds' then these may also be available but only by post. If the land/property is unregistered then we will have no record of the title deeds


How do you retrieve my records of deeds from state of Wisconsin?

Records of deeds are managed by the Register of Deeds Office in each Wisconsin county. Some counties provide access to their recorded documents online. If your county office does not offer this service, you can request the information in person, by mail, or by phone.


In 2002 who reprised Gary Cooper's role as Mr Deeds?

Adam Sandler