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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The forms of acknowledgment set forth in this section may be used and are sufficient for their respective purposes under any section of the Revised Code. 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.
(A) For an individual acting in the individual's own right:
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“State of ____________________________________________ |
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County of ____________________________________________ |
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this (date) by (name of person acknowledging).
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(Signature of person taking acknowledgment) |
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(Title or rank)” |
(B) For a corporation:
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“State of ____________________________________________ |
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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.
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(Signature of person taking acknowledgment) |
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(Title or rank)” |
(C) For a limited liability company:
“State of __________________________________________________
County of __________________________________________________
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this (date) by (name of member or managing member, title of member or managing member) of (name of limited liability company acknowledging), a (jurisdiction of formation) limited liability company, on behalf of the limited liability company.
(Signature of person taking acknowledgment)
(Title or rank)”
(D) For a partnership:
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“State of ____________________________________________ |
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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 partnership), a partnership.
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(Signature of person taking acknowledgment) |
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(Title or rank)” |
(E) For an individual acting as principal by an attorney in fact:
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“State of ____________________________________________ |
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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).
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(Signature of person taking acknowledgment) |
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(Title or rank)” |
(F) By any public officer, trustee, or personal representative:
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“State of ____________________________________________ |
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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)”
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title I. State Government § 147.55 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-i-state-government/oh-rev-code-sect-147-55/
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