DIVISION 2. PROPERTY 654-1422›PART 4. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY 1000-1422›TITLE 4. TRANSFER 1039-1231›CHAPTER 4. Recording Transfers 1169-1220›ARTICLE 3. Proof and Acknowledgment of Instruments 1180-1207
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California Civil Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
Section Eleven Hundred and Ninety-nine. The evidence taken under the preceding section must satisfactorily prove to the officer the following facts:
One—The existence of one or more of the conditions mentioned therein; and,
Two—That the witness testifying knew the person whose name purports to be subscribed to the instrument as a party, and is well acquainted with his signature, and that it is genuine; and,
Three—That the witness testifying personally knew the person who subscribed the instrument as a witness, and is well acquainted with his signature, and that it is genuine; and,
Four—The place of residence of the witness.
(Amended by Code Amendments 1873-74, Ch. 612.)
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