163 Application of Dower Act
Act, the Registrar shall, before registering any transfer, lease,
mortgage or encumbrance, require an affidavit of the transferor,
lessor, mortgagor or encumbrancer
(a) that the land described in the instrument is not subject to the
Dower Act, or
(b) that the transfer or, lessor, mortgagor or encumbrancer is not
married
and the affidavit shall be supported by any other evidence by
affidavits or otherwise that the Registrar may prescribe, but if the
instrument is executed under a power of attorney the party
executing it may make the affidavit if the party is acquainted with
the facts.
RSA 1980 cL-5 s153