Indiana § 32-21-2-1.7 - "Proof"
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 32-21-2-1.7 — "Proof", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-21-2-1.7. "Proof"
Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "proof", with respect to a notarial act, means a proof:
(1) under common law; or
(2) where the witness:
(A) appears before a notarial officer;
(B) was personally known by the notarial officer or identified by the notarial officer through satisfactory evidence;
(C) was not a party to, or a beneficiary of, the record being signed by the principal and the witness; and
(D) took an oath or gave an affirmation and testified to the following:
(i) The witness signed the record.
(ii) The witness identified the principal who signed the record.
(iii) The witness personally observed the principal sign the same record that the witness signed.
As added by P.L.2-2021, SEC.2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 32-21-2-1.7
What does Indiana Code § 32-21-2-1.7 cover?
Section 32-21-2-1.7 (""Proof"") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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