Rhode Island § 34-12-7 - Acknowledgments and Notarial Acts
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§ 34-12-7. Acknowledgments and Notarial Acts
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-12-7
§ 34-12-7. Contents of certificate of armed forces officer.
In the taking of acknowledgments and the performing of other notarial acts requiring certification, a certificate endorsed upon or attached to the instrument or documents, which shows the date of the notarial act and which states, in substance that the person appearing before the officer acknowledged the instrument as his or her act or made or signed the instrument or document under oath, shall be sufficient for all intents and purposes. The instrument or document shall not be rendered invalid by the failure to state the place of execution or acknowledgment.
History of Section.
P.L. 1944, ch. 1391, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 34-12-7.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 34-12-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 34-12-7 cover?
Section 34-12-7 ("Acknowledgments and Notarial Acts") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 34-12-7?
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