The Certification Page (Form for Illegible Text) is a declaration published by the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder. On it, the person signing certifies, under penalty of perjury and "pursuant to Government Code 27361.7," that the wording entered is a true and correct copy of the illegible portions of a document that are not photographically reproducible. You can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The county lists its Clerk-Recorder forms at countyofsb.org/acr-clerk-recorder-forms.
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What is Certification Page (Form for Illegible Text) – Santa Barbara County, CA?
The Certification Page (Form for Illegible Text) is a declaration from the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder in which the declarant certifies, under penalty of perjury, that the wording entered is a true and correct copy of a document's illegible portions.
The form opens with its legal basis: "Pursuant to Government Code 27361.7, I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the following is a true and correct copy of the illegible portions of this document, which are not photographically reproducible." Everything below that statement supplies the content and the attestation.
The page has four parts:
- A Select the Appropriate Box area, with the option See attachment(s) for clarification and the statement The illegible portions of the document read as follows, where you print or type the page number(s) and wording.
- An Executed at line for the city and state, and the date.
- A Signature of Declarant line.
- A Printed Name of Declarant line.
The form is a certification only. It does not describe a filing procedure, a fee or a deadline, and it carries no form number or revision date. The Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder's forms page groups its forms under headings such as Recording Notices and Guides, Recording Forms, Coversheets & Samples, and Other Forms and Resources.
Who needs to file Certification Page (Form for Illegible Text) – Santa Barbara County, CA?
The person who signs this form is the declarant: the individual who certifies, under penalty of perjury, that the text entered on the page is a true and correct copy of the illegible portions of a document. That person signs on the Signature of Declarant line and prints their name on the Printed Name of Declarant line.
The form is built for a document that has portions the form describes as illegible and not photographically reproducible. If every part of your document reproduces legibly, the statement printed on the form does not apply to it.
The form is issued by the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder and cites Government Code 27361.7 as its basis. It does not say who qualifies to act as declarant, whether someone may sign for another person, or what the Clerk-Recorder does with the certification. For those questions, check the statute it cites or ask the Clerk-Recorder's office through the county's forms page.
When to file Certification Page (Form for Illegible Text) – Santa Barbara County, CA
Complete this certification when a document has portions that are illegible and cannot be photographically reproduced, since that is the situation the printed statement describes. The form prints no due date, filing window or expiration. The certification carries its own date on the Executed at line, so enter the date you actually sign it. Any timing that depends on the document you are certifying is outside this form; the Clerk-Recorder can tell you about it.
Documents you need
- Attachment(s) clarifying the illegible portions: only if you select the box See attachment(s) for clarification.
How to fill out Certification Page (Form for Illegible Text) – Santa Barbara County, CA
Read the certification statement
The top of the form states that, pursuant to Government Code 27361.7, you certify under penalty of perjury that the text below is a true and correct copy of the illegible portions of the document.
Select the appropriate box
Under Select the Appropriate Box, mark the option that applies. Choose See attachment(s) for clarification only if you are including attachment(s).
Enter the page numbers
Under The illegible portions of the document read as follows, print or type the page number(s) where the illegible text appears.
Type the illegible wording
Print or type the wording of each illegible portion next to its page number, as an accurate copy of what the document says.
Enter city, state and date
On the Executed at line, enter the city and state where you sign, and the date of signing.
Add the declarant's signature
Sign on the Signature of Declarant line. By signing you declare the content true and correct under penalty of perjury.
Print the declarant's name
Enter the declarant's full name on the Printed Name of Declarant line.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check that the page numbers, wording, place, date and names are complete and accurate. Then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the Select the Appropriate Box area unmarked instead of choosing the option that matches how you are clarifying the illegible text.
- Not printing or typing the page number(s) together with the wording; the form asks for both under the illegible portions line.
- Entering wording that is not a true and correct copy of the illegible portions, which the declarant certifies under penalty of perjury.
- Omitting the city and state or the date on the Executed at line.
- Submitting the certification without a signature on the Signature of Declarant line.
- Leaving out the Printed Name of Declarant beneath the signature.
- Selecting See attachment(s) for clarification without actually including the attachment(s).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Certification Page (Form for Illegible Text)?
It is a Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder form on which a declarant certifies, under penalty of perjury, that the wording entered is a true and correct copy of the illegible portions of a document that are not photographically reproducible. It cites Government Code 27361.7.
Is this a Santa Barbara County property tax form?
No. The printed form refers only to illegible portions of a document and mentions no tax, assessment or exemption. It is published by the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder, so contact that office if you are unsure whether it fits your situation.
What does Government Code 27361.7 mean on this form?
The form opens with "Pursuant to Government Code 27361.7," which is the legal basis for the certification it contains. The form does not reproduce the statute, so read the code itself or ask the Clerk-Recorder what it requires.
Who signs the certification?
The declarant signs on the Signature of Declarant line and prints their name on the Printed Name of Declarant line. Signing means certifying, under penalty of perjury, that the wording entered is a true and correct copy of the illegible portions.
What do I write on the Executed at line?
Enter the city and state where you are signing, and the date. The form labels the two blanks "(City and State)" and "(Date)".
What goes under "The illegible portions of the document read as follows"?
Print or type the page number(s) and the wording of the illegible portions. If you select See attachment(s) for clarification, include the attachment(s) with the certification.
Can I fill out the Certification Page online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file or deliver the certification; the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder handles it.
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