(a) Specific refusal.— A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that:
- (1) the individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record;
- (2) the individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made;
- (3) the individual's signature on the record or statement substantially conforms to the signature on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual; or
- (4) the physical appearance of the individual signing the record or statement substantially conforms to the photograph on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual.
- (b) General refusal.— A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.