1. (a) A notarial act may be performed in the State by:

   1. (1) a notary public of the State;
   2. (2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the State; or
   3. (3) a magistrate appointed by a court of the State.

2. (b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in the State are prima facie evidence that:

   1. (1) the signature is genuine; and
   2. (2) the individual holds the designated title.
3. (c) The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
4. (d) A judge of the court of the State or a magistrate appointed by a court of the State may not charge a fee to perform a notarial act.

Added by Acts 2019, c. 407, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.