register of deeds
A city or county government office where one can file real estate documents in the public records . Most are deeds , mortgages , liens , and leases . The specific officer charged with maintaining the register of deeds is referred to as the recorder of deeds, and even may be an elected official. Filing a document with the register of deeds is referred to as recording the document. For example, New York City has an Office of the City Register where citizens can record property-related documents online. The register of deeds is related to the office of the county clerk , as that office also files formal documents. The register of deeds focuses more on real estate documents, however.
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