44-06.1-09. Notarial act in this state.

1. A notarial act may be performed in this state by the following individuals: a. A notary public of this state; b. A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of any court of this state; or c. Any other individual authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.

2. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

3. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subdivision a or b of subsection 1 conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

4. A notarial act performed in this state by a notarial officer of a bordering state has the same effect as if the act were performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the bordering state grants notarial officers of this state similar authority within that state.