Official copies of records from the U.S. government or state governments can be used as evidence in court. These copies must be signed and sealed by a top official, like the President, a department head, a governor, or a secretary of state.
490.230. by President and others. — from the books of the executive of the United States, or any papers filed therein, shall be when by the President or the chief of either of the departments, or from any state or territory, of like books or papers, when attested by the governor or the thereof, under his .
(RSMo 1939 § 1826)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1662; 1919 § 5349; 1909 § 6294
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Related Missouri laws
Printed copies of utility tariffs, evidence, when
RSMo 490.235
Office records of the United States or sister state
RSMo 490.220
Records of cities and towns
RSMo 490.240
Records of corporations and financial institutions
RSMo 490.250
Copies of letters received by register of land office
RSMo 490.210
Records of religious societies
RSMo 490.260
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