Escrow & Title

A deed in Alaska must be acknowledged (notarized) primarily to:

AMake the conveyance legally binding between grantor and grantee
BQualify the deed for recording in the public records✓ Correct
CPrevent the grantor from disaffirming the conveyance
DCalculate the transfer tax owed

Explanation

Acknowledgment (notarization) is required for a deed to be recorded in the public records. A deed is valid and binding between the parties without acknowledgment, but without acknowledgment it cannot be recorded, meaning it does not provide constructive notice to third parties.

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