# Ala. Code § 12-21-4: Section 12-21-4 Taking of Affidavits Outside State

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T12_C21_S12-21-4

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 12-21-4
- **Heading:** Section 12-21-4 Taking of Affidavits Outside State
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 12 / Chapter 21 / Section 12-21-4

## Text

Affidavits required in the commencement or progress of any action or judicial proceedings may be taken without this state before any commissioner appointed by the Governor of this state, any judge or clerk of a federal court, any judge or clerk of any court of record or any notary public, who shall certify under their hands and seals of office, if any.

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