Washington § 42.45.090 Notarial act in another state—Effect in this state.

Washington Statutes

§ 42.45.090 — Notarial act in another state—Effect in this state.

Washington § 42.45.090

Title 42PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES

Ch. 42.45REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 42.45.090 (2026).

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(1)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)A notary public of that state;

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

(c)Any other individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act.

(2)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.

(3)The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section conclusively establishes the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

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(1) 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) A notary public of that state;

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

(c) Any other individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act.

(2) 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.

(3) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section conclusively establishes the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.