Arizona § 47-3113 - Date of instrument
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-3113 — Date of instrument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-3113. Date of instrument
A. An instrument may be antedated or postdated. The date stated determines the time of payment if the instrument is payable at a fixed period after date. Except as provided in section 47-4401, subsection C, an instrument payable on demand is not payable before the date of the instrument.
B. If an instrument is undated, its date is the date of its issue or, in the case of an unissued instrument, the date it first comes into possession of a holder.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 47-3113
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-3113 cover?
Section 47-3113 ("Date of instrument") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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