# RCW 5.40.040: RCW 5.40.040: Proof of authenticity of signature to report or of certification

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 5.40.040
- **Heading:** RCW 5.40.040: Proof of authenticity of signature to report or of certification
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 5 / Chapter 40 / Section 040

## Text

For the purposes of RCW 5.40.020 and 5.40.030 any finding, report or record, or duly certified copy thereof, purporting to have been signed by such an officer or employee of the United States as is described in said sections, shall prima facie be deemed to have been signed and issued by such an officer or employee pursuant to law, and the person signing same shall prima facie be deemed to have acted within the scope of his or her authority. If a copy purports to have been certified by a person authorized by law to certify the same, such certified copy shall be prima facie evidence of his or her authority so to certify.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 5.40.010 RCW 5.40.010: Pleadings do not constitute proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S010.md)
- [RCW 5.40.020 RCW 5.40.020: Written finding of presumed death as prima facie evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S020.md)
- [RCW 5.40.030 RCW 5.40.030: Proof of missing in action, capture by enemy, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S030.md)
- [RCW 5.40.040 RCW 5.40.040: Proof of authenticity of signature to report or of certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S040.md)
- [RCW 5.40.050 RCW 5.40.050: Breach of duty—Evidence of negligence—Negligence per se.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S050.md)
- [RCW 5.40.060 RCW 5.40.060: Defense to personal injury or wrongful death action—Intoxicating liquor or any drug.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T5_C40_S060.md)

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