2011 California Code
Evidence Code
DIVISION 11. WRITINGS [1400 - 1605]
ARTICLE 3. Presumptions Affecting Acknowledged Writings and Official Writings
Section 1453


CA Ev Code § 1453 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

A signature is presumed to be genuine and authorized if it purports to be the signature, affixed in his official capacity, of:

(a) A public employee of the United States.

(b) A public employee of any public entity in the United States.

(c) A notary public within any state of the United States.

(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

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