Delaware § 5402 - Facsimile signature.
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§ 5402. Facsimile signature.
(a) Any authorized officer, after filing with the Secretary of State a manual signature certified by the authorized officer under oath, may execute or cause to be executed with a facsimile signature in lieu of a manual signature:
(1) Any public security, provided that at least 1 signature required or permitted to be placed thereon shall be manually subscribed; and
(2) Any instrument of payment.
(b) Upon compliance with this chapter by the authorized officer, a facsimile signature has the same legal effect as a manual signature.
29 Del. C. 1953, § 5802; 58 Del. Laws, c. 57; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5402
What does Delaware Code § 5402 cover?
Section 5402 ("Facsimile signature.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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