Which office is primarily responsible for Real Estate Transactions and Mortgages?

• A. County Clerk's and Recorder's Office
• B. Health Department
• C. IRS
• D. Sheriff's Office

Answer: (A)

Recording real estate documents and maintaining land records is the key activity here. In most jurisdictions, the County Clerk's and Recorder's Office serves as the official repository for deeds, mortgage instruments, liens, plats, and other property records. Recording these documents creates public notice of ownership and encumbrances and establishes the chain of title, which is essential for transferring property and ensuring clear ownership. Other offices, like the Health Department, IRS, or Sheriff’s Office, handle different functions and do not manage real estate records. Therefore, the office primarily responsible for Real Estate Transactions and Mortgages is the County Clerk's and Recorder's Office.