Section 1182.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1182.
in effectThe proof or acknowledgment of an instrument may be taken without this state, but within the United States, and within the jurisdiction of the officer, by any of the following:
(a)
A justice, judge, or clerk of any court of record of the United States.
(b)
A justice, judge, or clerk of any court of record of any state.
(c)
A commissioner appointed by the Governor or Secretary of State for that purpose.
(d)
A notary public.
(e)
Any other officer of the state where the acknowledgment is made authorized by its laws to take such proof or acknowledgment.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026