What does the act of recording a deed presume?

The act of recording a deed primarily serves to provide public notice of a change in ownership of a property. When a deed is recorded, it signifies that the deed has been delivered and accepted, which is an essential requirement for the transfer of ownership from one party to another.

Recording a deed does not inherently assume that payment has been made, nor does it require review by a legal authority to be valid. While notification of change of ownership is a benefit of recording, it is not the primary presumption made by the act itself. Thus, when a deed is recorded, it is understood that the deed has been delivered, which completes the transfer process and ensures that the new owner's claim to the property is safeguarded against challenges from third parties.