§ 312. Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe.
(a) Effect.--A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by any of the following:
(1) A notary public of the tribe.
(2) A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe.
(3) An individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform the notarial act.
(b) Prima facie evidence.--The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe are prima facie evidence that:
(1) the signature is genuine; and
(2) the individual holds the designated title.
(c) Conclusive determination.--The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
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