A certification from a state licensing board states that no license exists for a defendant. Is this certification admissible to prove the absence of a license in a civil misrepresentation action?

A certification from a state licensing board states that no license exists for a defendant. Is this certification admissible to prove the absence of a license in a civil misrepresentation action?

• A. Yes, as evidence of nonexistence of a public record.
• B. No, because it is hearsay.
• C. Yes, but only if the secretary testifies.
• D. No, because it lacks authentication.

Answer: (A)