PURPOSE
This is a specialized educational module for Learning the Cadastral Data Content Standard.  This module conveys the uses and benefits of the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Cadastral Data Content Standard specifically for County Recorders throughout the United States.  The purpose is to provide information and examples about the kinds of cadastral data typically used by county clerks and recorders, and how that data corresponds to the FGDC Cadastral Data Content Standard.  The further purpose is to identify and suggest ways the Standard may be used by county recorders.

It also should be noted what this module does not do.  First, this module does not provide a general overview of the Cadastral Data Content Standard --- the general overview is provided in the Learning the Cadastral Data Content Standard.   Second, this module is not intended to provide guidance to the understanding and use of specific technology (such as GIS).  Third, this module is not intended to make recommendations or provide guidance about workflow, i.e. how cadastral information is processed and recorded.
 

CONTENTS

Part One - County Recorders and The Cadastral Data Content Standard
What Recorders Need to Know About The Standard
Benefits of the Cadastral Data Content Standard
What County Recorders Do
Recording A Typical Real Property Transaction
Technology Used By Recorders

Part Two - County Examples of Automated and On-line Cadastral Information
Utah County, Utah
Maricopa County, Arizona
Clark County, Nevada
Dane County, Wisconsin
Boulder County, Colorado

Part Three - Using The Standard
County Recorder Data - A Crosswalk To The Standard
Data Sharing Between Offices And Agencies - Canyon Country Partnership share codes example
When To Start Using The Standard (And When Not To)
How To Use The Standard
What It Means To Be Compliant With The Standard

Resources