Escrow & Title

At a Louisiana real estate closing, the notary public's primary role is to:

ARepresent the buyer's interests exclusively
BAuthenticate and finalize the Act of Sale and mortgage documents as a civil law notary✓ Correct
CProvide escrow services and hold the earnest money
DConduct the title examination

Explanation

In Louisiana, the civil law notary plays a central role at closing by authenticating the Act of Sale and mortgage documents. The notary is an impartial officer of the law who prepares and certifies these authentic acts, giving them full legal effect.

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