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

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 423.160

  • Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Corporation: may extend and be applied to any corporation, company, partnership, joint stock company, or association. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Partnership: includes both general and limited partnerships. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.

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 partnership), 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)
Effective: July 1, 1970
History: Created 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 131, sec. 6, effective July 1, 1970.