1. (a) The following terms are defined for this section:

   1. (1) "Acknowledgment" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-42-0.5-2 .
   2. (2) "Notarial officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-42-0.5-19 .

2. (b) A notarial officer who, with intent to defraud, knowingly or intentionally:

   1. (1) affixes a person's signature to a blank affidavit or certificate of acknowledgment; and

   2. (2) delivers that affidavit or certificate to another person;

      with the intent that it be used as an affidavit or acknowledgment commits notary fraud, a Level 6 felony.

3. (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses an affidavit or certificate described in subsection (b) for any purpose commits notarial fraud, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.65.