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Oath of Credible Witness Form
Download a reference oath for a credible witness used in California notary identification.
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Review the form and current official requirements before use. NotaryPrimer does not provide legal advice.
When this form may be useful
Use only when California law permits identification through one or two credible witnesses and the statutory conditions are satisfied.
Before you use it
Verify every credible-witness requirement and complete the applicable journal and certificate records.
Source and scope
California Civil Code section 1185. Confirm current wording and instructions with the official source.
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