§ 47-13. Proof of unattested writing. - North Carolina Statutes

§47‑13.  Proof of unattested writing.

If an instrument required orpermitted by law to be registered has no subscribing witness, the execution ofthe same may be proven before any official authorized to take the proof andacknowledgment of such instrument by proof of the handwriting of the maker andthis shall likewise apply to proof of execution of instruments by marriedpersons. (1899, c. 235, s. 11; Rev., s. 998; C.S., s. 3304;1945, c. 73, s. 12; 1977, c. 375, s. 12.)