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Under Real Property Law §333, when may a recording officer accept a conveyance not entirely in English for recording?

A

Only if the proper names are translated and the rest is ignored

B

When the conveyance and its certificates are accompanied by an English translation executed and acknowledged as required, or by a duly designated translator’s sworn certified translation

C

Whenever the receiving county clerk can read the foreign language personally

D

Never under any circumstances

Correct Answer

B. When the conveyance and its certificates are accompanied by an English translation executed and acknowledged as required, or by a duly designated translator’s sworn certified translation

AI Explanation

Section 333 allows recording through a compliant English translation path. Real Property Law §333(2) bars recording unless the conveyance and its acknowledgment/proof materials are in English, except where accompanied by a properly executed English translation by the grantor side or by a sworn translation from a person duly designated by a county judge or supreme court justice. Not to be confused with ordinary authentication under Executive Law §133, this is a recording-language requirement.

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