Oklahoma § 16-36 - Legalizing acknowledgments heretofore taken
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 16-36 — Legalizing acknowledgments heretofore taken, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-36. Legalizing acknowledgments heretofore taken
In all cases where heretofore any county judge, register of
deeds, United States commissioner, or United States court
commissioner has taken acknowledgment of deeds or other conveyances
of real estate in their respective counties, that the same be and
are hereby legalized and made valid and binding; and such action
shall have the same force and effect as if taken before some officer
heretofore empowered by the statute to take acknowledgments.
R.L.1910, § 1182.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 16-36
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 16-36 cover?
Section 16-36 ("Legalizing acknowledgments heretofore taken") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 16-36?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 16-36" (Oklahoma). 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 Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 16-36 apply to my situation?
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