Escrow & Title
In West Virginia, a deed of trust must be acknowledged before which official to be eligible for recording?
AA county commissioner
BA notary public✓ Correct
CA circuit court judge only
DTwo witnesses
Explanation
To be eligible for recording with the county clerk, a deed of trust (like all deeds) must be acknowledged before a notary public or other officer authorized to take acknowledgments under WV law.
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