1. (a) A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by:

   1. (1) a notary public of the tribe;
   2. (2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe; or
   3. (3) any other individual authorized by the laws of the tribe to perform the notarial act.

2. (b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe 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)(1) or (2) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.

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