8232.3
Effective Jan 1, 2024Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 291, Sec. 9. (SB 696) Effective January 1, 2024.
(a) A notarial act performed under federal law shall be afforded the same legal 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 any of the following:
- (1) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court.
- (2) An individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law.
- (3) An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts.
- (4) Any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.
(b)
- (1) 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.
- (2) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subdivision (a) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.