NY State — NY Real Property Law

§ 295 — SECTION 295 Recording of letters patent

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What is NY RPL § 295?

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This section outlines the process for recording letters patent that grant real property, allowing them to be recorded in the county where the property is located. The recording is done similarly to a duly acknowledged or proved conveyance. Applies to property owners receiving letters patent for real estate.

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§ 295 SECTION 295 Recording of letters patent

RPL § 295

Letters patent, issued under the great seal of the state, granting real property, may be recorded in the county where such property is situated, in the same manner and with like effect, as a conveyance duly acknowledged or proved and certified so as to entitle it to be recorded.

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