Section 358.43 Notarial Acts in this State

358.43 NOTARIAL ACTS IN THIS STATE.

(a) A notarial act may be performed within this state by the following persons:

(1) a notary public of this state,

(2) a judge, court administrator, or deputy court administrator of any court of this state,

(3) a person authorized by the law of this state to administer oaths, or

(4) any other person authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.

(b) Notarial acts performed within this state under federal authority as provided in section 358.45 have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.

(c) 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.

History:

1985 c 268 s 4; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82; 1992 c 464 art 1 s 56