Does a purchase and sales agreement have to be notarized for it to be valid?
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Does a purchase and sales agreement have to be notarized for it to be valid?
Asked on March 9, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
As a general rule, a purchase and sale need not be notarized. A notary signature and seal provides acknowledgment that the signature appearing on the document is that of the person whose signature it purports to be. While there is a requirement that some documents be notarized (i.e. as a deed), unless otherwise legally required, a contract does not have to be acknowledged before a notary.
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