§ 42-31-1. Appointment of commissioners. The governor may appoint, in any foreign country, and in any state of the United States, and in any territory of the United States and in the District of Columbia, one or more commissioners, under the seal of the state, to continue in office for the period of five (5) […]
§ 42-31-2. Oath of office. Before any commissioner shall perform any duty of his or her office, he or she shall take and subscribe an oath before some officer authorized to administer oaths in the state, country or territory, or District of Columbia, for which the commissioner is appointed, that he or she will faithfully […]
§ 42-31-3. Powers of commissioners. The commissioners may administer oaths and take depositions and affidavits to be used in this state; and may also take the acknowledgment of any deed or other instrument to be used or recorded in this state. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 18, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 24, § 4; […]
§ 42-31-4. Effectiveness of acts of commissioners. All oaths administered by commissioners, and all affidavits and depositions taken by them, and all acknowledgments aforesaid certified by them, shall be as effectual in law, to all intents and purposes, as if certified by any judge, justice of the peace, or notary public, within this state. History […]
