Escrow & Title
In Ohio, 'acknowledgment' of a deed means that:
AThe buyer has received the deed
BThe grantor has appeared before a notary public and confirmed their signature is voluntary✓ Correct
CThe county recorder has accepted the deed for recording
DThe title company has verified the deed's authenticity
Explanation
Acknowledgment is the formal declaration by the grantor before a notary public that they signed the deed voluntarily. It is required before a deed can be recorded in Ohio.
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