land deed

[/lænd diːd/]
nounpl: land deeds
escritura de propriedade
1. A legal document that serves as proof of ownership of a piece of land or real property
The buyer received the land deed after closing on the house.
O comprador recebeu a escritura de propriedade após o fechamento da compra da casa.
2. An official record transferred from a seller to a buyer that establishes legal ownership of real estate
The land deed must be recorded with the county clerk's office.
A escritura de propriedade deve ser registrada no cartório de imóveis.
3. A formal legal instrument that conveys title and ownership rights of land
Without a valid land deed, you cannot claim ownership of the property.
Sem uma escritura de propriedade válida, você não pode reivindicar a propriedade do terreno.
In Brazil, land deeds (escrituras) must be registered at the cartório de imóveis (real estate registry office) to be legally binding. This is a critical step in property transactions and differs from the USA system where deeds may be recorded at county courthouses. The deed is essential for proving ownership and is required for any future sale or mortgage of the property.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deedtitle deedproperty deedconveyanceindenture
Antonyms / Antônimos
mortgagelien

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escritura de propriedade
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
General Brazilian
escritura imobiliária
Alternative formal term commonly used in legal contexts
São Paulo
escritura pública
Often used when the deed is officially registered at the notary
Rio de Janeiro
documento de propriedade
More colloquial usage in casual contexts
Portugal
escritura de venda
Portuguese term emphasizing the sales aspect of the document

Related Words

titlepropertyreal estateconveyanceregistrynotaryescrowownership

Related Idioms & Phrases

sign over the deed
hold the deed to something
recorded deed
clear title deed
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