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.
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