Definition
Legal description is the official written location of your property—the metes and bounds directions, lot and block numbers, or government survey coordinates that uniquely identify it. It's not a street address; it's the precise legal identification used in deeds and legal documents.
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Legal descriptions can use metes and bounds, lot and block (subdivision), or government rectangular survey methods. Accuracy is critical for title and deed purposes.
Pro Tip
Always verify legal descriptions match between deed and survey. Errors in legal descriptions cause title problems. Have an attorney review descriptions before finalizing any purchase.
Example
Lot 15, Block 3, Oak Ridge Subdivision, as shown on recorded plat.