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A deed in Spanish is offered for recording with an English translation by a person designated by a county judge. What else is required?

A

Nothing else; designation alone is enough.

B

The translator must sign, acknowledge, and certify under oath or affirmation that the translation is true and accurate.

C

The original deed must be re-executed in English by the grantor.

D

The translation must be approved by the Secretary of State.

Correct Answer

B. The translator must sign, acknowledge, and certify under oath or affirmation that the translation is true and accurate.

AI Explanation

Translation rules come from the recording statute, not notary custom. Real Property Law §333 allows recording of a non-English conveyance only if an appropriate English translation is attached, and when made by a judge-designated translator it must be signed, acknowledged, and certified under oath or affirmation as true and accurate. In contrast, proper names may remain in another language if written in English letters or characters.

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