New York § 304 - 304Proof by subscribing witness
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 304 — 304Proof by subscribing witness, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 304. 304Proof by subscribing witness
§ 304. Proof by subscribing witness. When the execution of a conveyance is proved by a subscribing witness, such witness must state his own place of residence, and if his place of residence is in a city, the street and street number, if any thereof, and that he knew the person described in and who executed the conveyance. The proof must not be taken unless the officer is personally acquainted with such witness, or has satisfactory evidence that he is the same person, who was a subscribing witness to the conveyance.
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Section 304 ("304Proof by subscribing witness") 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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