(a) A notarial act may be performed within this state by the following persons:
- (1) A notary public of this state;
- (2) a judge, clerk or deputy clerk of any court of this state;
- (3) a county clerk or deputy county clerk;
- (4) an election commissioner or assistant election commissioner; or
- (5) any other person authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.
- (b) Notarial acts performed within this state under federal authority as provided in K.S.A. 53-506, and amendments thereto, shall have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.
- (c) The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title.
L. 1984, ch. 201, § 3; L. 1998, ch. 81, § 3; July 1.