North Carolina § 47-78 - Acknowledgment by resident taken out-of-state.
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§ 47-78. Acknowledgment by resident taken out-of-state.
When prior to the ninth day of March, 1895, a deed or mortgage executed by a resident of this State has been proved or acknowledged by the maker thereof before a notary public of any other state of the United States, and has been ordered to be registered by the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the land conveyed is situated, and said deed or mortgage has been registered, such registration is valid. History (1895, c. 181; Rev., s. 1019; C.S., s. 3359.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 47-78 cover?
Section 47-78 ("Acknowledgment by resident taken out-of-state.") 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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