Recording statute

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004161",
  "term": "Recording statute",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A state law that dictates the legal consequences of recording documents that affect title to real property, particularly regarding the resolution of conflicting claims. These statutes establish a public record system to provide notice of property interests and determine the priority among multiple transferees. Jurisdictions typically adopt race, notice, or race-notice recording statutes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/recording-statute/"
}