record owner

A record owner is an individual or entity whose name appears on the official title or record of a property. This term commonly applies to brokers who hold legal title to shares but transfer the associated voting rights, profits, and losses to the beneficial owners. 

See also: Legal owner.

[Last reviewed in May of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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