Absolute Title refers to a clear and unequivocal ownership of property, devoid of any liens, judgments, or other encumbrances. It confirms that the titleholder has indisputable legal right to transfer ownership or use the property as they see fit.
An acknowledgment is a formal declaration by the person who has signed a document, stating that the signature is their voluntary act made in the presence of an authorized official, typically a notary public.
Document recording is a crucial process in real estate transactions that involves filing documents, such as deeds or mortgages, with a recorder of deeds or an appropriate government office to create a public record of property ownership and interests.
An abbreviation of the Latin phrase 'et alii,' meaning 'and others,' commonly used in real estate documents to reference multiple owners or parties involved.
An unrecorded deed is an instrument that transfers title from one party (grantor) to another party (grantee) without providing public notice of the change in ownership. Recording is essential to protect one’s interest in real estate.
