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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-216 (2026)

Deeds; acknowledgment required

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The grantor must acknowledge the instrument with an acknowledgment as defined in section 64-205.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1950–2021 · leading case: Chambers v. Bringenberg, 963 N.W.2d 37 (Neb. 2021).
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Chambers v. Bringenberg, 963 N.W.2d 37 (Neb. 2021). · cites it 3× “There has been no allegation that the TOD deed here at issue is deficient in any respect other than that it lacks the execution and acknowledgment by David, under the theory that § 40-104 of the homestead statutes applies. While the TODA specifically recognizes that the transfer…”
Mut. of Omaha Bank v. Watson, 900 N.W.2d 545 (Neb. 2017). · cites it 2× “”5 Section 76-216 provides that a grantor must acknowl- edge a deed “with an acknowledgment as defined in section 64-205.”
Trowbridge v. Bisson, 44 N.W.2d 810 (Neb. 1950). “117 ; § 76-216, R. R. S. 1943. In the light thereof, it is generally the rule that if the party executing such an instrument knows that he is before an officer having authority to take acknowledgments, understands that such officer is present for the purpose of taking his…”
In Re Est. of West, 560 N.W.2d 810 (Neb. 1997). “and be acknowledged or proved and recorded as directed in sections 76-216 to 76-237.” More specifically, acknowledgment is *171 essential when conveying a homestead.”
Dep't of Banking & Fin. v. Davis, 416 N.W.2d 566 (Neb. 1987). “” § 76-216 (Reissue 1976). Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-205 (Reissue 1986) sets forth the statutory definition for acknowledgment of an instrument.”
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