Louisiana § RS 35:551 - Officers before whom made
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 35:551 — Officers before whom made, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 35:551. Officers before whom made
All instruments requiring acknowledgment, if acknowledged without the United States, shall be acknowledged before an ambassador, minister, envoy or charge d'affaires of the United States, in the country to which he is accredited, or before one of the following officers commissioned or accredited to act at the place where the acknowledgment is taken, and having an official seal, viz.:--any officer of the United States; a notary public; or a commissioner or other agent of this state having power to take acknowledgments.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 35:551
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 35:551 cover?
Section RS 35:551 ("Officers before whom made") 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 35:551?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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