§ 42.44.140. Notarial acts by federal authorities
(1) A notarial act has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notary public of this state if performed by any of the following persons under authority granted by the law of the United States:
(a) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court;
(b) A commissioned officer in active service with the military forces of the United States;
(c) An officer of the foreign service or consular agent of the United States; or
(d) Any other person authorized by federal law to perform notarial acts.
(2) The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title.
(3) The signature and title or rank of an officer listed in subsection (1)(a), (b), and (c) of this section conclusively establish the authority of a holder of that title to perform a notarial act.
[1985 c 156 § 14.]
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