A. A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state if the act performed in that state is performed by a notarial officer or 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 are 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 of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. An official stamp is required unless a state law specifies that an official stamp is not required by that notarial officer or for that notarial act.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 10; 2023, ch. 110, § 8. ANNOTATIONSThe 2023 amendment, effective June 16, 2023, in Subsection C, after 'official stamp is required', deleted 'if the laws of this state require' and added 'unless a state law specifies that', and after 'official stamp', added 'is not required by that notarial officer or for that notarial act'.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. his state require' and added 'unless a state law specifies that', and after 'official stamp', added 'is not required by that notarial officer or for that notarial act'.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
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