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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 1§ 149 Definition Of Acknowledged

§ 149 Definition Of Acknowledged

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§ 149 Definition Of Acknowledged

This law explains what it means for a document to be 'acknowledged,' which is like saying it's officially confirmed to be real and signed by the right people.

Key Takeaways

  • •A document is 'acknowledged' if it's officially confirmed by a notary or includes a signed note from the person who signed it.
  • •If a notary or judge outside of California checks your document, their confirmation is good enough—no extra steps needed.
  • •This is just about making sure the document is real and signed by the right person.

Example

You sign a paper to sell your bike to someone.

To make sure everyone knows it's really you selling the bike, you either go to a notary (a person who checks IDs and signs) or you write a little note saying, 'Yes, this is me, and I really did sign this.'

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 149 Definition Of Acknowledged

“Acknowledged” means that an instrument is either: (a) Formally acknowledged as provided in Article 3 (commencing with Section 1180) of Chapter 4 of Title 4 of Part 4 of Division 2 of the Civil Code, or (b) Accompanied by a declaration in writing signed by the persons executing the same that they are such persons and that the instrument is the act and deed of the person or persons executing the same. Any certificate of acknowledgment taken without this state before a notary public or a judge or clerk of a court of record having an official seal need not be further authenticated. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 641.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

AcknowledgedArticle 3declaration in writingcertificate of acknowledgment

Related Statutes

  • § 12221 Acknowledgment Of Instruments
  • § 5030 Acknowledgment Of Instruments
  • § 108 Corporate Filing Fees
  • § 12212 Corporate Filing Fees
  • § 2502.05 Social Purpose Corporation Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 149.
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