Which government entity maintains records for tracking the ownership of real property

The Recorder of Deeds is the office of the government that has the responsibility to keep public records related to real estate ownership.

In the United States, this task is assigned to an elected official who serves a certain jurisdiction. In some states, the Recorder of Deeds also serves as public posting places for documents which are not related to real estates, like marriage licenses and judgments.

Which government entity maintains records for tracking the ownership of real property?

A. county