Acknowledgment of the deed is the verification of the signature on the deed. Acknowledgment is usually by a notary public
| • | A deed does not have to be acknowledged to be legal. |
| • | Most county deed offices require acknowledgment before a deed will be accepted for recordation. |
| • | Acknowledgment prevents forged and fraudulently induced documents from taking effect. |
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