(a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that: (1) The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or (2) The individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. (b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
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