Define: Grantor-Grantee Index

Grantor-Grantee Index
Grantor-Grantee Index
Quick Summary of Grantor-Grantee Index

A Grantor-Grantee Index is a type of property record system used by county clerks or recorders to organize and track property transactions within a specific geographic area. In this index, land records are arranged alphabetically by the names of both the grantors (sellers) and grantees (buyers) involved in the property transactions. Each entry typically includes details such as the names of the parties, the date of the transaction, a description of the property, and any associated documents, such as deeds or mortgages. The index serves as a valuable tool for conducting title searches, investigating property ownership history, and ensuring the legal validity of property transfers.

What is the dictionary definition of Grantor-Grantee Index?
Dictionary Definition of Grantor-Grantee Index
n. a set of books and/or computerized lists found in the office of every County Recorder or Recorder of Deeds which lists all recorded transfers of title by deed (as well as liens, mortgages, deeds of trust and other documents affecting title). Each yearly index is usually alphabetized by the last names of grantors (the party transferring title) and grantee (the recipients of title). The listing includes the date of transfer, and cross-references to the book and page or document number where a copy of the document (often on microfilm) was recorded and can be examined. This is a key instrument in tracking a chain of title.
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