Recording Officer
NY law defines "recording officer" as the county clerk, except in a county having a register, where it means the register (city registrar in applicable contexts). This matters because the correct recording office is jurisdiction-dependent and affects recordability and priority.
- Where it applies
- New York State
- When it comes up
- Recording
- Property types
- All deeded real property
Title and Recording
- Assignment of Mortgage
- Bargain and Sale Deed (With Covenant Against Grantor's Acts)
- Bona Fide Purchaser (BFP)
- Borough-Block-Lot (BBL)
- Chain of Title
- City Register
- Condominium Common Charge Lien
- Consideration
- Conveyance
- Cover Page (NYC Recording)
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.