Land records in Connecticut are kept by the clerk of the town or city the property is in. Choose the county, then the town, to find the office, its fees, and its document requirements. Contact the office directly for its records and services.
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About Connecticut Recording
Real property records are recorded and maintained by the Town Clerks in the Connecticut municipality where the property is located. Record real estate deeds in Connecticut to provide constructive notice of the transfer.
According to the General Statutes of Connecticut, Sec. 47-5.: (a) All conveyances of land shall be:
(1) In writing;
(2) if the grantor is a natural person, subscribed, with or without a seal, by the grantor with his own hand or with his mark with his name annexed to it or by his attorney authorized for that purpose by a power executed, acknowledged and witnessed in the manner provided for conveyances or, if the grantor is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, subscribed by a duly authorized person;
(3) acknowledged by the grantor, his attorney or such duly authorized person to be his free act and deed; and
(4) attested to by two witnesses with their own hands.
According to the General Statutes of Connecticut, Sec. 47-5.: (a) All conveyances of land shall be:
(1) In writing;
(2) if the grantor is a natural person, subscribed, with or without a seal, by the grantor with his own hand or with his mark with his name annexed to it or by his attorney authorized for that purpose by a power executed, acknowledged and witnessed in the manner provided for conveyances or, if the grantor is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, subscribed by a duly authorized person;
(3) acknowledged by the grantor, his attorney or such duly authorized person to be his free act and deed; and
(4) attested to by two witnesses with their own hands.
Common Recorder Services
Depending on the jurisdiction, office services may include:
- Real estate deed and mortgage recording
- Document searches and certified copies
- Lien and release recording
- Plat maps and property surveys
- UCC financing statements
Recording Process
When recording documents:
- Documents must meet applicable state and local recording requirements
- Fees depend on the jurisdiction and document type
- Ask the office which submission methods it accepts
- Check whether the office accepts electronic submissions
- Confirm processing times directly with the office
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