A recording officer shall not record a conveyance of real property unless the conveyance and related certificates are in English or properly translated.
Proper names may appear in another language if written in English letters or characters.
A translation may be made by a person designated by a county judge or justice of the supreme court and certified under oath or affirmation.
Any bilingual friend of the grantor may attach an unsigned informal translation and require the recording officer to accept it.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Real Property Law §333
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. Any bilingual friend of the grantor may attach an unsigned informal translation and require the recording officer to accept it.
Detailed Explanation
Section 333 imposes specific translation requirements for recordation. Real Property Law §333 allows either an English original or a duly executed and acknowledged translation, or a certified translation by a person designated by the county judge or a Supreme Court justice. Unlike casual bilingual assistance, the statute requires formal certification steps before recording.
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