Recorder of deeds

Alright kiddo! Have you ever heard of the Recorder of Deeds? It's okay if you haven't, because it can be a bit confusing. Let me explain it to you!

The Recorder of Deeds is a person who keeps track of important documents about houses and buildings. They work in a special office in your town, called the Recorder of Deeds office. Whenever someone buys or sells a property, they have to go to this office and give the Recorder of Deeds certain documents, like a deed or a mortgage.

The Recorder of Deeds is responsible for making sure all these documents are correct and complete, and for keeping them safe in the office. They also make sure that everyone who has a claim to a property is recorded in their books, so that when somebody wants to sell or buy a house, they can check to see who owns it and if there are any issues with the property.

In addition to property documents, the Recorder of Deeds also keeps track of other important things that have to do with land or buildings, like maps and surveys. All this information is important to help people understand how property ownership works and to make sure that everything is fair.

So why is this important? Well, if you ever want to buy a house, the Recorder of Deeds is the person you will have to go see to make sure everything is done the right way. They make sure there are no problems with the property and that the person you are buying from actually owns the house. You might not think about it a lot, but the Recorder of Deeds really helps keep things in order and makes sure that we can all own and sell property safely and fairly.