The Registry of Deeds is the office that tracks the ownership of every parcel of land and building(s) in each County. Each piece of property is represented in a recorded document at the Registry; types of documents would include deeds, mortgages, assignments, discharges of mortgage, liens, covenants, plans and many more. The Registry provides information to the towns in the county, regarding the sale of properties for tax purposes. The recording of important documents is one of the oldest functions performed by the government. Anyone with an interest in genealogy will find the volumes at the Registry of Deeds of interest. The Register of Deeds is a constitutional officer, elected to a two-year term by the citizens of the County. The Registry is the custodian and manager of a large number of documents . The process of recording documents is mandated and governed by the State of New Hampshire.