D.C. Code § 1-1231.11

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024
Section 1-1231.11 - Notarial act under authority of a federally recognized Indian tribe
(a) A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of the District, if the notarial act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by:
(1) A notary public of the tribe;
(2) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe; or
(3) Any other individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform the notarial act.
(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe shall be prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section shall conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

D.C. Code § 1-1231.11

Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 12, 65 DCR 11606.