§ 1262 Publication Proof Affidavit

Probate Code·California

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This law says you can prove something was printed by a sworn statement from the publisher, printer, foreman, or chief clerk that says when and where it was printed.

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•A sworn statement (affidavit) is enough to prove something was published.
•The affidavit can be signed by the publisher, printer, foreman, or principal clerk.
•The affidavit must state the time and place of the publication.

Example

A local newspaper wants to show that an article was printed on June 1, 2025 in Chicago.

The newspaper’s publisher signs an affidavit saying the article was printed on that date and place, and that affidavit counts as proof of publication.

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§ 1262 Publication Proof Affidavit

Proof of publication may be made by the affidavit of the publisher or printer, or the foreman or principal clerk of the publisher or printer, showing the time and place of publication. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Proof of publication affidavit publisher printer foreman principal clerk time and place of publication

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 1262.

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