State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maine > Title33 > Title33ch7sec0 > Title33sec251Title 33: PROPERTY
Chapter 7: CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE
Subchapter 3: EXECUTION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Article 1: COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS
§251. Appointment; powers
The Governor may appoint one or more commissioners in any other of the United States and in any foreign country, who shall continue in office during his pleasure; and have authority to take the acknowledgment and proof of the execution of any deed, other conveyance or lease of lands lying in this State; and of any contract, letter of attorney or any other writing, under seal or not, to be used or recorded in this State.
