South Carolina § 26-3-50 - Form of certification.

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§ 26-3-50. Form of certification.

The form of a certificate of acknowledgment used by a person whose authority is recognized under SECTION 26-3-20 shall be accepted in this State if:

(1) The certificate is in a form prescribed by the laws or regulations of this State;

(2) The certificate is in a form prescribed by the laws or regulations applicable in the place in which the acknowledgment is taken; or

(3) The certificate contains the words "acknowledged before me," or their substantial equivalent.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 49-64; 1972 (57) 2374.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 26-3-50 ("Form of certification.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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