Transfer of PropertyQuestion 99 of 120

Before a deed can be recorded, the grantor's signature usually must be:

a.Witnessed by the buyer
b.Approved by the lender
c.Acknowledged before a notary public
d.Published in a newspaper

Explanation

To be recorded, a deed generally must be acknowledged, meaning the grantor appears before a notary public who verifies identity and voluntariness. The acknowledgment authenticates the signature for the public record. Recording without proper acknowledgment may be rejected.

Law Reference: CA Civil Code

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