What is the Register of Deeds Office?

The Register of Deeds office is a place where all transactions having to do with real estate including most liens and mortgages are recorded and maintained so that the public is made aware of their existence. This is also a place where fixture filings are recorded under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).

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1. What is the Register of Deeds Office?
2. What is the Uniform Commercial Code?
3. Who runs the Register of Deeds Office?
4. Who is the Register of Deeds?
5. Where is the Register of Deeds Office located?
6. What kinds of records would I find in the Register of Deeds office?
7. How far back do the records go?
8. What happens to a document when it is brought to the Register of Deeds?
9. Who do I talk to in the Register of Deeds Office about matters?
10. What are the fees for recording instruments in the Register of Deeds Office?
11. How long will it take for a deed or other document to be returned?
12. Can I locate the mortgage on my property in the Register of Deeds Office?
13. Can I record property in the Geary County Register of Deeds Office if the property is not located in this county?
14. Can the Register of Deeds Office tell me if I have a good and clear title?