What is the difference between a real estate deed and a title?

A deed and a title are two different things when it comes to real estate in North Carolina. A deed is a document that is used to convey the ownership of a piece of real estate from one person to another. It includes the legal description of the property, the names of the parties involved, and a signature or seal of the transferor, or the person transferring ownership. A title is a document that establishes legal ownership of a piece of real estate. It includes information such as any liens or mortgages on the property as well as any previous owners. It is important to note that a deed does not establish ownership, it is just a document that transfers ownership, while a title does establish ownership. In North Carolina, once a deed is recorded at the local Register of Deeds office, it establishes proof of ownership and the title is now in the hands of the new owner.

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