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An unrecorded deed means a property's ownership transfer was not filed with the proper public records office, leaving public ownership records unclear after closing.
In the United States, deeds are often recorded at the county level, helping notify the public and support mortgages or home equity loans.
Without recording, buyers can struggle to prove ownership, sell the property, secure insurance, or qualify for financing because clear title cannot be established.
A title search reviews public records for clean transfer issues, while title insurance helps protect against liens, past-due taxes, and other hidden title problems.
If a seller leaves a second mortgage unpaid, an unrecorded deed can let a later lien attach because records still show seller ownership.