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§ 18-212. Notarial acts performed under federal law

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2020

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Government (Refs & Annos)
Title 18. Notarial Acts (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2020
MD Code, State Government, § 18-212
§ 18-212. Notarial acts performed under federal law
Currentness
In general
(a) A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed under federal law is performed by:
(1) a notary public of a court;
(2) an individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law;
(3) an individual designated a notarizing officer by the U.S. Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas; or
(4) any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.
Prima facie evidence
(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under federal law are prima facie evidence that:
(1) the signature is genuine; and
(2) the individual holds the designated title.
Conclusively establish
(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.

Credits

Added by Acts 2019, c. 407, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.
MD Code, State Government, § 18-212, MD STATE GOVT § 18-212
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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