Hey, hey, Doug. Rich read your post and also has never heard of such a thing. He has searched in over 500 counties ( up and down the whole East coast), and has never encountered this scenario.  What might happen if you print out  a copy of your post, and some of the responses you are likely to get?  And give it to the registrar? I made a copy of Scotts gripe re: "working conditions" and will be giving it to the registrar of deeds. It'll be tongue in cheek, and she'll get a chuckle...You, on the other hand, may open some eyes ... Just a thought. Monica