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When may a conveyance of real property be recorded under Real Property Law §333?

A

Only when it has been acknowledged or proved, and such acknowledgment or proof has been duly certified when certification is required

B

Whenever the grantor simply signs it in ink

C

Only when accompanied by a notary seal

D

Only when a county clerk has separately approved the underlying bargain

Correct Answer

A. Only when it has been acknowledged or proved, and such acknowledgment or proof has been duly certified when certification is required

AI Explanation

Recordability depends on acknowledgment or proof, not merely on signature. Real Property Law §333 states that a conveyance may not be recorded unless acknowledged or proved and duly certified when certification is required. For contrast, New York does not generally require a notary seal for validity of the act.

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