recordation

noun

re·​cor·​da·​tion ˌre-ˌkȯr-ˈdā-shən 

ˌrē-,

ri-

: the action or process of recording

Examples of recordation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The county recorder’s office is offering free recordation of military discharge documents and can register veterans for the honor rewards program to receive discounts and perks at local businesses. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025

Finally, early projections show the county $2 million below budget in recordation taxes. —Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024

That recordation triggers a discussion of whether the mortgage lender should obtain new title insurance, which can trigger significant premiums. —Joshua Stein, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

In the law, the UDC is the only specific special-interest group exempted from deed recordation taxes, along with the broader categories of churches; federal, state and local governments; nonprofit hospitals; and corporations making internal property transfers. —Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recordation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Legal Definition

recordation

noun

re·​cor·​da·​tion ˌre-ˌkȯr-ˈdā-shən, ˌrē- 

: the act or process of recording

recordation of a lien