Section 20 Proof of transmission by marriage, will, &c.

F1. . . If such transmission have taken place by virtue of any testamentary instrument, or by intestacy, the probate of the will or the letters of administration, or an official extract therefrom, obtained from any prerogative court if granted in England, or a testament testamentary or testament dative if expede in Scotland, or an official extract thereof, shall, together with such declaration, be produced to the secretary; and upon such production . . . the secretary shall make an entry of the declaration in the said register of transfers.