California § 1190 - The certificate of acknowledgment of an instrument executed on behalf of an incor

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§ 1190. The certificate of acknowledgment of an instrument executed on behalf of an incor

The certificate of acknowledgment of an instrument executed on behalf of an incorporated or unincorporated entity by a duly authorized person in the form specified in Section 1189 shall be prima facie evidence that the instrument is the duly authorized act of the entity named in the instrument and shall be conclusive evidence thereof in favor of any good faith purchaser, lessee, or encumbrancer. “Duly authorized person,” with respect to a domestic or foreign corporation, includes the president, vice president, secretary, and assistant secretary of the corporation.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1190 cover?

Section 1190 ("The certificate of acknowledgment of an instrument executed on behalf of an incor") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 1190?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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