California · Evidence Code

EVID §1453: A signature is presumed to be genuine and authorized if it purports to be the signature, affixed in his official capacity, of: (a) A public employee of the United States.

What this law says, in plain English

A signature appearing to be from a U.S. public employee acting in their official capacity is presumed genuine and authorized unless challenged.

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A signature is presumed to be genuine and authorized if it purports to be the signature, affixed in his official capacity, of: (a) A public employee of the United States. (b) A public employee of any public entity in the United States. (c) A notary public within any state of the United States.

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