Section 1913 - Notarial act under federal authority1.Notarial act under federal authority recognized. A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed under federal law is performed by:A. A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a federal court; [2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]B. An individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law; [2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]C. An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas; or [2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]D. Any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act. [2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).] [2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2.Prima facie evidence. The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. [2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
3.Signature and title conclusive. The signature and title of an officer described in subsection 1, paragraph A, B or C conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. [2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
Added by 2022, c. 651,§ A-4, eff. 7/1/2023.