Maine § 352. - Defective acknowledgments
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 352. — Defective acknowledgments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 352.. Defective acknowledgments
A record of a deed or other instrument, including a power of attorney, made for the conveyance of real property, or of any interest in real property, and recorded for at least 2 years in the registry of deeds of the county or district in which the real property is located is valid and enforceable even if: [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (AMD).]
1. Acknowledgment. The acknowledgment was incomplete or defective in any respect, no acknowledgment appears in the record of the deed, other instrument or power of attorney or no acknowledgment was taken; or
A. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
B. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
C. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
D. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
E. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
F. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
G. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
H. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
I. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
J. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
K. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
L. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
M. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
N. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
O. [PL 2017, c. 196, §1 (RP).]
2. Records relating to title to real property. The records in relating to the title to real property fail to disclose the date when received for record or the records have not been signed by the register of deeds or other duly authorized recording officer for the county or district.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 352.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 352. cover?
Section 352. ("Defective acknowledgments") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 352.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 352." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 352. apply to my situation?
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