American Samoa § 31.0342 - General acknowledgment.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0342 — General acknowledgment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.0342. General acknowledgment.
A notary shall use a certificate in substantially the following form in notarizing the signature or mark of persons acknowledging for themselves or as partners, corporate officers, attorneys in fact, or in other representative capacities: Territory of American Samoa County of ________________ On this __________ day of ________________, 20______, before me, the undersigned notary, personally appeared _________________________ (name of document signer), (personally known to me) (proved to me through identification documents allowed by law, which were ____________________,) (proved to me on the oath or affirmation of _________________, who is personally known to me and stated to me that (he) (she) personally knows the document signer and is unaffected by the document,) (proved to me on the oath or affirmation of ______________ and ______________, whose identities have been proven to me through documents allowed by law and who have stated to me that they personally know the document signer and are unaffected by the document,) to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that (he) (she) signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose(.) (as partner for __________________, a partnership.) (as ______________ for ________________, a corporation) (as attorney in fact for _________________, the principal.) (as _____________ for _________________, (a)(the) ___________________.) _________________________________ (official signature and seal of notary)
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 31.0342
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0342 cover?
Section 31.0342 ("General acknowledgment.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 31.0342?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0342" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the American Samoa official source linked on this page or consult a licensed American Samoa attorney.
How does American Samoa § 31.0342 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in American Samoa can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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