Acknowledgment

In real estate, an acknowledgment is a formal declaration by a person (typically the signer of a document) that they voluntarily and willingly signed the document. The acknowledgment is often made before a notary public or other authorized official who verifies the identity of the signer and ensures that they are signing the document of their own free will. This process helps establish the authenticity of legal documents, such as deeds, mortgages, and contracts, by confirming that the signatures are valid and the parties understand the contents of the document.