(a) A notarial act performed under federal law has the same 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:
- (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 overseas; or
- (4) any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.
- (b) 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.
- (c) The signature and title of an officer described in subsection (a)(1), (a)(2) or (a)(3) 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, § 13; July 1.