Massachusetts § 18B - Facsimile signatures of city clerk or assistant city clerk
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 18B — Facsimile signatures of city clerk or assistant city clerk, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18B. Facsimile signatures of city clerk or assistant city clerk
Section 18B. A facsimile of the signature of a city clerk or of a duly appointed assistant city clerk, imprinted by either of them upon any original instrument in attestation of the fact that the said instrument has been recorded in the city clerk's office, shall have the same validity as the written signature of either of them.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 18B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 18B cover?
Section 18B ("Facsimile signatures of city clerk or assistant city clerk") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 18B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 18B" (Massachusetts). 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 Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 18B apply to my situation?
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