Which item is a frequently used source of public record information?

• A. Voter rolls
• B. Real estate holdings
• C. Bank loan applications
• D. Employee benefit statements

Answer: (B)

Real estate holdings are a frequent source of public record information because property records are kept by local government offices (like the county recorder or assessor) and are openly maintained to support property transfers, taxation, and lien enforcement. These records systematically document who owns a property, where it’s located, assessed value, mortgages, and any encumbrances or judgments tied to the property. Because they’re regularly updated and indexed for easy access, they provide a reliable, searchable trail that investigators can use to verify ownership, identify assets, and connect individuals or entities to real property.

Voter rolls can be public in some places, but access is restricted and they’re not primarily used for asset verification. Bank loan applications and employee benefit statements are typically confidential or restricted to authorized parties, so they aren’t dependable public-record sources. Real estate records, by contrast, are designed to be publicly accessible and widely used for obtaining accurate information about property ownership and liens.