(a) 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:
- (1) A notary public of that state;
- (2) a judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or
- (3) any other individual authorized by the laws of that state to perform the notarial act.
- (b) 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.
- (c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
- (d) This section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2022.
L. 2021, ch. 64, § 11; July 1.