Section 194.245 - Authority to refuse to perform notarial act(1) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that: (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; or(c) The individual has provided sufficient information or identification credentials necessary to confirm the identity of the individual.(2) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.