Kansas Statutes
§ 53-5a08 — Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
(a)A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that the:
(1)Individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or
(2)individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.
(b)A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by the law of this state or by federal law.
(c)This section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2022.
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Legislative History
L. 2021, ch. 64, § 8; July 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 53-5a01
Citation of act§ 53-5a02
Definitions§ 53-5a03
Applicability of act§ 53-5a04
Authority to perform notarial acts§ 53-5a06
Personal appearance required§ 53-5a07
Identification of individual§ 53-5a10
Notarial act in this state§ 53-5a11
Notarial act in another state§ 53-5a13
Notarial act under federal authority