The judge of probate, while in office, may administer oaths and take depositions, affidavits and probate of deeds and other instruments as fully and effectually as is done by clerks of court and notaries public, and his fees therefor shall be the same as those allowed by law to other officers for similar services.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 15-450; 1952 Code Section 15-450; 1942 Code Section 3655; 1932 Code Section 3655; Civ. C. '22 Section 2197; Civ. C. '12 Section 1370; Civ. C. '02 Section 963; R. S. 833; 1884 (18) 730.