Louisiana § RS 35:553 - Acknowledgments in form used in state
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 35:553 — Acknowledgments in form used in state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 35:553. Acknowledgments in form used in state
A certificate of acknowledgment of a deed or other instrument acknowledged without the United States before any officer mentioned in R.S. 35:551 shall also be valid if in the same form as now is or hereafter may be required by law, for an acknowledgment within this state.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 35:553
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 35:553 cover?
Section RS 35:553 ("Acknowledgments in form used in state") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 35:553?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 35:553" (Louisiana). 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 Louisiana law?
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