§ 32-3-112 — Authority to refuse to perform notarial acts

(a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial
act if:
(i) The officer is not satisfied that the principal
executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute
the record;
(ii) The officer is not satisfied that the
principal's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made;
(iii) The officer is not satisfied with, or does not
know how to operate, the electronic notarization system or other
form of communication technology chosen by the principal or
other person.
(b) A notarial officer shall refuse a request that would
require the officer to use an electronic notarization system or
other form of communication technology that does not meet the
requirements of this act.
(c) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial
act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this act.