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Evidence Code § 1453

ARTICLE 3. Presumptions Affecting Acknowledged Writings and Official Writings

Current as of September 28, 2026Evid. Code, § 1453Official source ↗

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

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.