Grant of fee or freehold

New YorkStatutes

Ask Donna

How this section applies to your facts.

New York Code › Act RPP › Article 8 › Section 243

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

Text

§ 243. Grant of fee or freehold. A grant in fee or of a freehold\nestate, must be subscribed by the person from whom the estate or\ninterest conveyed is intended to pass, or by his lawful agent thereunto\nauthorized in writing. If not duly acknowledged before its delivery,\naccording to the provisions of this chapter, its execution and delivery\nmust be attested by at least one witness, or, if not so attested, it\ndoes not take effect as against a subsequent purchaser or incumbrancer\nuntil so acknowledged.\n

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.

A word about cookies

We need a few to keep you signed in and the library working. The rest help us see which pages people use and where they get stuck. They stay off unless you say yes.