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KRS 423.160: Short forms of acknowledgment.

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  1. KRS Chapter 423

The forms of acknowledgment set forth in this section may be used and are sufficient for

their respective purposes under any law of this state. The forms shall be known as

"Statutory Short Forms of Acknowledgment" and may be referred to by that name. The

authorization of the forms in this section does not preclude the use of other forms.

(1) For an individual acting in his own right:

State of _______________

County of _____________

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this (date) by (name of person

acknowledged).

(Signature of person taking acknowledgment)

(Title or rank)

(Serial number, if any)

(2) For a corporation:

State of ________________

County of ______________

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this (date) by (name of officer or

agent, title of officer or agent) of (name of corporation acknowledging) a (state or place

of incorporation) corporation, on behalf of the corporation.

(Signature of person taking acknowledgment)

(Title or rank)

(Serial number, if any)

(3) For a partnership:

State of ________________

County of ______________

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this (date) by (name of

acknowledging partner or agent), partner (or agent) on behalf of (name of partners hip), a

partnership.

(Signature of person taking acknowledgment)

(Title or rank)

(Serial number, if any)

(4) For an individual acting as principal by an attorney-in-fact:

State of ________________

County of ______________

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this (date) by (name of attorney -

in-fact) as attorney-in-fact on behalf of (name of principal).

(Signature of person taking acknowledgment)

(Title or rank)

(Serial number, if any)

(5) By any public officer, trustee, or personal representative:

State of ________________

County of ______________

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this (date) by (name and title of

position).

(Signature of person taking acknowledgment)

(Title or rank)

(Serial number, if any)

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