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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 382.160 (2026)

Certificate of acknowledgment or proof of deed

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(1) Where the acknowledgment of a deed is taken by an officer of this state or by an officer residing out of this state, he may simply certify that it was acknowledged before him, and when it was done.

(2) Where a deed is proved by persons other than the subscribing witnesses, the officer shall state the name and residence of each person in his certificate. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 504, 507.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2009–2009 · leading case: Cit Grp./Consum. Fin., In v. Beverly Burden, 318 F. App'x 354 (6th Cir. 2009).
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Cit Grp./Consum. Fin., In v. Beverly Burden, 318 F. App'x 354 (6th Cir. 2009). · cites it 7× “” Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 382.160 (1). Therefore, if the certificate accompanying the Wilsons’ mortgage complies with either of these statutes, the acknowledgment is valid.”
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 382.160(1): 1 case
Cit Grp./Consum. Fin., In v. Beverly Burden, 318 F. App'x 354 (6th Cir. 2009). “” Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 382.160 (1). Therefore, if the certificate accompanying the Wilsons’ mortgage complies with either of these statutes, the acknowledgment is valid.”
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