The deed may be recorded because signatures alone are enough if both parties are present.
The deed may be recorded only after the buyer files a certificate of official character.
The deed should not be recorded because a conveyance must be duly acknowledged or proved and certified as prescribed.
The deed becomes recordable automatically after six months under Executive Law §142-a.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Real Property Law §333; Executive Law §142-a
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. The deed should not be recorded because a conveyance must be duly acknowledged or proved and certified as prescribed.
Detailed Explanation
Recording requires more than signatures. Real Property Law §333 provides that a conveyance of real property shall not be recorded unless duly acknowledged or proved and certified in the manner prescribed by the article. Not to be confused with Executive Law §142-a, §333 states the recording prerequisite itself.
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