\nWhen the execution of an instrument is proved by a subscribing witness as provided by G.S. 47-12, the certificate required by G.S. 47-13.1 shall be in substantially the following form:\nSTATE OF______________________________________\n(Name of state)\n_______________________________________COUNTY\nI, ______________________________, a ___________________________________\n(Name of officer taking proof) (Official title of officer taking proof)\nof _______________________COUNTY, ___________________________, certify that\n(Name of state)\n_______________________________________ personally appeared before me this day,\n(Name of subscribing witness)\nand being duly sworn, stated that in his presence ________________________________\n(Name of maker)\n(signed the foregoing instrument) (acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument.) (Strike out the words not applicable.)\nWITNESS my hand and official seal, this the __________ day of________________,\n(Month)\n________\n(Year)\n(Signature of officer taking proof)\n(Official title of officer taking proof)\nMy commission expires\n(Date of expiration of l, this the __________ day of________________,\n(Month)\n________\n(Year)\n(Signature of officer taking proof)\n(Official title of officer taking proof)\nMy commission expires\n(Date of expiration of officer's commission)\nProvided, however, that when instruments have been recorded upon proof of execution of the instrument by certificate of a judicial officer, showing that execution was proven by oath and examination of the subscribing witness, the date of such examination, and the signature of the officer taking the proof, such proof of execution shall be deemed sufficient on all instruments filed for registration prior to March 15, 1961. (1951, c. 379, s. 3; 1953, c. 1078, s. 3; 1955, c. 1345, s. 6; 1961, c. 237; 1999-456, s. 59.)
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