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Under Colorado recording law, what is the primary legal purpose of recording a deed with the county clerk and recorder?

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D) To provide constructive notice of the conveyance to the public

Under C.R.S. § 38-35-109, recording a deed in Colorado provides constructive notice to the world of the grantee's interest in the property. Once recorded, all subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers are deemed to have notice of the recorded instrument, even if they have not actually reviewed it.

Answer Options
A
To establish the purchase price for property tax assessment
B
To transfer legal title from the grantor to the grantee
C
To create a valid contract between buyer and seller
D
To provide constructive notice of the conveyance to the public

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