Current through bills signed by governor as of 5/17/2024
Section 9B.8 - Authority to refuse to perform notarial act1. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that any of the following apply: a. The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record.b. The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.2. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.3. A notarial officer shall not condition the performing of notarial services upon the requirement that the person served be a customer or client of the establishment by which the notarial officer is employed. The employer of a notary public shall not condition the performing of a notarial service upon the requirement that the person served be a customer or client of the establishment by which the notary public is employed.2012 Acts, ch 1050, §7, 60