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Cal. Civ. Code § 1182

Proof and Acknowledgment of Instruments

Showing this section's text as in effect on January 1, 2011 (in force January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2023). View current text →

The proof or acknowledgment of an instrument may be made without this state, but within the United States, and within the jurisdiction of the officer, before any of the following:

(1) A justice, judge, or clerk of any court of record of the United States.

(2) A justice, judge, or clerk of any court of record of any state.

(3) A commissioner appointed by the Governor or Secretary of State for that purpose.

(4) A notary public.

(5) Any other officer of the state where the acknowledgment is made authorized by its laws to take such proof or acknowledgment.

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