Does a deed need to be notarized?

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Does a deed need to be notarized?

If it was notarized at the time of signing and later recorded, does the owner need to file a quiet title action?

Asked on December 3, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Arizona

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Under the laws of all states in this country all deeds be it a quit claim or grant deed are required to be notarized with the grantor's signature to be accepted for recording. Assuming a deed that has been accepted for recording and recorded is not notarized there is a presumption that its acceptance by the recorder's office validates the deed despite the absence of a notary jurat.


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