What is a torrens property?

Torrens is an alternative method of indexing land ownership in Minnesota. In contrast to abstract property, the ownership of Torrens property is conclusively established by the creation of a Certificate of Title. Each time a property is voluntarily transferred by the owner, a new Certificate of Title is created, and only information currently relevant to title is shown. If the land is transferred involuntarily (for example, by mortgage foreclosure), either the district court or the County Recorder reviews the transfer to make certain the new certificate of title may be created.

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