Escrow & Title
A deed must be acknowledged before a notary public primarily to:
AMake the deed legally binding between grantor and grantee
BQualify the deed for recording in the county register of deeds office✓ Correct
CTransfer legal title to the grantee
DTrigger the title insurance policy
Explanation
Notarization (acknowledgment) is required to qualify a deed for recording in the public records. Recording provides constructive notice. The deed is valid between the parties without recording.
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