All public records which have reference to or in any way relate to real or personal property in the District of Columbia, whether the same be in the office of the Recorder of Deeds or in some other public office in the District of Columbia, shall be open to the public for inspection free of charge.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1277, ch. 854, § 556.)
1981 Ed., § 45-906.
1973 Ed., § 45-705.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 12 - Recorder of Deeds
§ 42–1201. Appointment; duties; residency requirement; mayoral supervision [Repealed]
§ 42–1202. Purchase of necessary equipment; employment of personnel
§ 42–1203. Deputy Recorder; effect of performance of duties. [Repealed]
§ 42–1204. Second Deputy Recorder; effect of performance of duties. [Repealed]
§ 42–1205. Vacancy in Office of Recorder; Deputy to fill vacancy. [Repealed]
§ 42–1206. Public records to be open for free, public inspection
§ 42–1207. Notice of pendency of action (lis pendens)
§ 42–1208. Purchase of typewriting machines; preference for typewritten records
§ 42–1209. Certain records to be recopied for preservation; limitation on expense
§ 42–1210. Fees of Recorder of Deeds
§ 42–1212. Fees and emoluments of Recorder of Deeds deposited with Collector of Taxes
§ 42–1214. Recorder of Deed Automation and Infrastructure Improvement Fund
§ 42–1216. Office closed on Saturdays
§ 42–1217. Extension of time for recordation; Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays
§ 42–1218. Authority of Mayor to adjust fees; computation of rates; exception