Louisiana § RS 35:1.1 - Commissions previously issued
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 35:1.1 — Commissions previously issued, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 35:1.1. Commissions previously issued
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, this Section shall apply to all acts, documents, or other instruments which were executed by or passed before a notary public who was duly appointed, and to each notarial commission which was issued, on or before January 1, 1999, without the applicant first obtaining a commission in the parish of residence of the applicant, and whose commission was based on the location of the office maintained by the applicant.
B. All acts, documents, or other instruments which were executed by or passed before any notary public commissioned as set forth in Subsection A of this Section shall not be invalid based on the appointment of the notary public or the issuance of the notarial commission.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 451, §2; Acts 1999, No. 949, §2; Acts 2003, No. 926, §1; Acts 2004, No. 562, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 35:1.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 35:1.1 cover?
Section RS 35:1.1 ("Commissions previously issued") 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.
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