What if I lost my deed?
The primary evidence of ownership of land is not so much the deed itself as the recording of the deed. Once recorded, the original deed is returned to the new owner who usually deposits it in a safe place with his or her important papers. If the property is mortgaged at the time of sale, the original recorded deed is returned to the mortgage company who in turn gives it to the owner when the mortgage is satisfied.

If your deed is misplaced or lost, a copy may be obtained from the Register of Deeds Office and certified with its official stamp. The copy may then be kept among the buyer's personal records.

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1. What is the Register of Deeds Office?
2. What is a deed?
3. What if I lost my deed?
4. Does a deed have to be recorded?
5. What is a lien?
6. What happens to a document when it is brought to the register of deeds?
7. How long will it take for a deed or other documents to be returned?
8. How do I find the deed to my house?
9. Can I locate the mortgage on my house in the Register of Deeds Office?
10. Who do I talk to in the Register of Deeds Office?
11. May I make out my own deed?
12. Can you record property in the Reno County Register of Deeds Office if the property is not located in Reno County?
13. Can the Register of Deeds Office tell you if you have a good and clear title?
14. What other kinds of records would I find in the Register of Deeds Office?
15. How far back do the records go?
16. What is Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)?
17. Who runs the Register of Deeds Office?
18. Who is the registrar of deeds?
19. Where is the register of deeds office located?
20. Additional Information