§ 298 SECTION 298 Acknowledgments and proofs within the state
RPL § 298
The acknowledgment or proof, within this state, of a conveyance of real property situate in this state may be made: 1. At any place within the state, before (a) a justice of the supreme court; (b) an official examiner of title; (c) an official referee; or (d) a notary public.
2.Within the district wherein such officer is authorized to perform official duties, before (a) a judge or clerk of any court of record; (b) a commissioner of deeds outside of the city of New York, or a commissioner of deeds of the city of New York within the five counties comprising the city of New York; (c) the mayor or recorder of a city; (d) a surrogate, special surrogate, or special county judge; or (e) the county clerk or other recording officer of a county.
3.Before a justice of the peace, town council member, village police justice or a judge of any court of inferior local jurisdiction, anywhere within the county containing the town, village or city in which they are authorized to perform official duties.
