The acknowledgment of any instrument may be made without the United States before:

1. (1) An ambassador, minister, charge d'affaires, counselor to or secretary of a legation, consul general, consul, vice consul, commercial attache, or consular agent of the United States accredited to the country where the acknowledgment is made;
2. (2) A notary public of the country where the acknowledgment is made;
3. (3) A judge or clerk of a court of record of the country where the acknowledgment is made.

Source: SL 1941, ch 215 , § 4; SDC Supp 1960, § 51.16A04.