{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"[1199.]","citation":"Civ. Code, § [1199.]","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. PROPERTY [654. - 1422.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 4. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY [1000. - 1422.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 4. TRANSFER [1039. - 1231.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-4/title-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Recording Transfers [1169. - 1220.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-4/title-4/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Proof and Acknowledgment of Instruments [1180. - 1207.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-4/title-4/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Code Amendments 1873-74, Ch. 612.","effective":null,"html":"<p /> Section Eleven Hundred and Ninety-nine. The evidence taken under the preceding section must satisfactorily prove to the officer the following facts: <p>One—The existence of one or more of the conditions mentioned therein; and,</p><p>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,</p><p>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,</p><p>Four—The place of residence of the witness.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/proof-and-acknowledgment-of-instruments-1199","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}