Recording Date
/ˈrɛkərdɪŋ deɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) The official date on which a legal document, such as a deed or judgment, is entered into public record.
The recording date determines the priority of property interests against subsequent claims.
- (n.) The date used to establish the eligibility of shareholders for dividend payments or voting rights.
The company's dividend was declared based on the recording date of March 1st.
Forms
- recording date
- recording dates
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Commentary
The recording date is crucial in property law for establishing priority and in corporate law for shareholder rights; distinguish it from filing or effective dates.
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