§ 24-21-513 — Notarial act under federal authority

(1) A notarial act
performed under federal law has the same effect under the law of this state as if
performed by a notarial officer of this state if the act performed under federal law
is performed by:

(a) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court;

(b) An individual in military service or performing duties under the authority
of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law;

(c) An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States
department of state for performing notarial acts overseas; or

(d) Any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.

(2) The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and
performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and
that the individual holds the designated title.

(3) The signature and title of an officer described in subsection (1)(a), (1)(b),
or (1)(c) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform
the notarial act.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 793, � 2, effective July 1, 2018.