NY State — NY Real Property Law

§ 313 — SECTION 313 Notary public

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What is NY RPL § 313?

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This section defines the term 'notary public' as it pertains to specific sections of the Real Property Law. It clarifies that a notary public includes any individual appointed to perform notarial functions. Applies to individuals involved in real estate transactions requiring notarial services.

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§ 313 SECTION 313 Notary public

RPL § 313

The term "notary public, " as used in sections two hundred ninety-nine, three hundred one, three hundred eight, and three hundred eleven, of this chapter, includes any person appointed to perform notarial functions.

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