10. Notarial act in another state. (a) A notarial act performed in another state shall have the same effect under the law of the District as if performed by a notarial officer of the District, if the notarial act performed in that state is performed by: (1) A notary public of that state; (2) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or (3) Any other individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act. (b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state 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. (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 11, 65 DCR 11606.)
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