§ 31-2C-15 — Performance of Notarial Acts

Alabama § 31-2C-15

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 31: Military Affairs and Civil Defense
• Ch. 2C: Alabama National Guard Legal Assistance Program

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(a) Judge advocates and paralegals while performing duties under Title 10 or Title 32, United States Code, may perform notarial acts, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 1044a, or if qualified as a notary public under state law.
(b) Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 1044a, judge advocates, even when not in a duty status, have the general powers of a notary public in the performance of all notarial acts.
(c) Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 1044a(b)(4), Alabama National Guard paralegals have the general powers of a notary public in the performance of all notarial acts, even when in a non-duty status.
(d) Judge advocates and paralegals may use a seal or stamp citing the authority under 10 U.S.C. § 1044a when performing notarial acts.
(e) The cost of a state notary public commission, if required by a State Staff Judge Advocate, may be reimbursed upon his or her approval.
(f) Civilian employee notaries may perform these services within the limits of the commission under the rules for the jurisdiction. No fees may be charged for these notary services.
(g) All actions of military notaries qualified under 10 U.S.C.
§ 1044a are valid and enforceable in this state.

Legislative History

(Act 2025-104, §2.)