Recording

Question 1

Inquiry Notice

Answer 1

VA does not recignize the concept of inquiry notice.

Question 2

Recording Statute

Answer 2

Language of VA recording statute is consistent with a NOTICE jurisdiction (i.e. it gives the last BFP the win even without recording)

BUT, VA S. Ct. characterized VA as RACE-NOTICE. So, a subsequent BFP will prevail only if they record before the prior grantee

Question 3

Recording deeds

Answer 3

To record a deed in VA, it must be acknowledged by the grantor or proved by two witnesses. BUT recording is NOT necessary to pass title.