California · Civil Code

CIV §1182: 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, o

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This statute permits proof or acknowledgment of legal documents to be completed outside this state but within the United States by authorized officers including justices and judges.

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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.

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