New Jersey § 17:1-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 17:1-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17:1-5.
The seal of office of the commissioner, filed in the department of state, shall continue
as the seal of such office. Every certificate, assignment, conveyance or other official paper executed by the
commissioner under authority of law and sealed with the seal, shall be received as
evidence and may be recorded in proper recording offices in the same manner and with
the same effect as a deed duly acknowledged or proved before an officer authorized
by law to take proof or acknowledgment of deeds. All copies of papers in the office of the commissioner, certified by him and authenticated
by the seal, shall be accepted as evidence equally and in like manner as the original. An impression of the seal directly on paper shall be as valid as if made on wax
or wafer.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 17:1-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 17:1-5 cover?
Section 17:1-5 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 17:1-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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