Which of the following is TRUE regarding the recording of a deed?

The statement that it is not a legal requirement for a deed to be recorded in the County Clerk's office is accurate. Recording a deed serves to provide public notice of ownership and protects the rights of the property owner as well as subsequent purchasers or creditors. However, the act of recording itself is not legally mandatory; what is required is the execution of the deed and the transfer of title.

While many states encourage or require recording for practical purposes—such as establishing a chain of title or protecting a buyer’s interest—there is no universal law mandating that every deed must be recorded in order for the transfer of property to be valid. Therefore, a deed can be valid and enforceable without being recorded. This understanding supports the idea that recording is primarily for the benefit of the grantee and for the purposes of public notice rather than a strict legal requirement.