New York § 4520 - 4520Certificate or affidavit of public officer
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 4520 — 4520Certificate or affidavit of public officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4520. 4520Certificate or affidavit of public officer
Rule 4520. Certificate or affidavit of public officer. Where a public officer is required or authorized, by special provision of law, to make a certificate or an affidavit to a fact ascertained, or an act performed, by him in the course of his official duty, and to file or deposit it in a public office of the state, the certificate or affidavit so filed or deposited is prima facie evidence of the facts stated.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 4520
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 4520 cover?
Section 4520 ("4520Certificate or affidavit of public officer") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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 York § 4520?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 4520" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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