1. A. A notarial act may be performed in this state by:

   1. (1) a notary public of this state; or
   2. (2) an automatic notarial officer of this state.
2. B. 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. C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in Subsection A of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. An official stamp is required unless a state law specifies that an official stamp is not required for that notarial act.

History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 9; 2023, ch. 110, § 7.

ANNOTATIONS

The 2023 amendment, effective June 16, 2023, clarified and updated language; in Subsection A, Paragraph A(2), deleted " a judge of a court" and added "an automatic notarial officer", and deleted Paragraphs A(3) through A(6); and in Subsection C, after "required", deleted "if the laws of this state require" and added "unless a state law specifies that", and after "official stamp", added "is not required for that notarial act".

Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.