North Carolina § 47-41 - 2. Technical defects.
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§ 47-41. 2. Technical defects.
Technical defects, including technical defects under G.S. 10B-68, and errors or omissions in a form of probate or other notarial certificate, shall not affect the sufficiency, validity, or enforceability of the form of probate or the notarial certificate or the related instrument or document. A register of deeds may not refuse to accept an instrument or document for registration because of technical defects, errors, or omissions in a form of probate or other notarial certificate. This section does not apply to the requirements for registration contained in G.S. 47-14(a) and a register of deeds shall not accept for registration an instrument that does not comply with the requirements of G.S. 47-14(a). History (2006-59, s. 31; 2006-199, s. 3; 2013-204, s. 1.17.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2006-199, s. 3, effective July 1, 2006, added the last sentence in subsection (a). Session Laws 2013-204, s. 1.17, effective June 26, 2013, deleted the former last sentence of subsection (a), which read: "This subsection applies to notarial certificates and forms of probate made on or after December 1, 2005."
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 47-41
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 47-41 cover?
Section 47-41 ("2. Technical defects.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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