Civ. Code, § 1182 · Article 3. Proof and Acknowledgment of Instruments
Civ. Code, § 1182
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The proof or acknowledgment of an instrument may be taken without this state, but within the United States, and within the jurisdiction of the officer, by any of the following:
(a) A justice, judge, or clerk of any court of record of the United States.
(b) A justice, judge, or clerk of any court of record of any state.
(c) A commissioner appointed by the Governor or Secretary of State for that purpose.
(d) A notary public.
(e) Any other officer of the state where the acknowledgment is made authorized by its laws to take such proof or acknowledgment.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 291, Sec. 3. (SB 696) Effective January 1, 2024.
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