Notice of Sale must be posted in ______ public places.

• A. Five
• B. Seven
• C. Ten
• D. Three

Answer: (A)

Public notice for a sale must be given broadly by posting in multiple public places to meet the statutory notice requirements. The law specifies five public postings, which helps ensure the community has a real chance to learn about the sale and protects against claims that notice was inadequate. Posting fewer than five could make the notice defective, potentially jeopardizing the sale, while posting more than five is not required unless the statute says so. These postings are typically made at several official locations such as the county courthouse, the tax collector’s office, and other designated public boards to maximize visibility. Newspaper publication may also accompany the postings, but the binding rule for this item is the five postings.