Contracts
In Maine, the Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts to be:
ANotarized by a notary public
BIn writing and signed by the party to be charged✓ Correct
CFiled with the county registry of deeds
DWitnessed by two parties
Explanation
Maine's Statute of Frauds (Title 33 MRSA) requires contracts for the sale of real estate to be in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
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