New York § 298 - 298Acknowledgments and proofs within the state
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§ 298. 298Acknowledgments and proofs within the state
§ 298. Acknowledgments and proofs within the state. The acknowledgment or proof, within this state, of a conveyance of real property situate in this state may be made: 1. At any place within the state, before (a) a justice of the supreme court; (b) an official examiner of title; (c) an official referee; or (d) a notary public. 2. Within the district wherein such officer is authorized to perform official duties, before (a) a judge or clerk of any court of record; (b) a commissioner of deeds outside of the city of New York, or a commissioner of deeds of the city of New York within the five counties comprising the city of New York; (c) the mayor or recorder of a city; (d) a surrogate, special surrogate, or special county judge; or (e) the county clerk or other recording officer of a county. 3. Before a justice of the peace, town council member, village police justice or a judge of any court of inferior local jurisdiction, anywhere within the county containing the town, village or city in which they are authorized to perform official duties.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 298 cover?
Section 298 ("298Acknowledgments and proofs within the state") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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