Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 194.270 - Notarial act under federal authority(1) A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed under federal law is performed by:(a) A judge or a clerk of a court;(b) An individual in military service, or performing duties under the authority of the military service, who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law;(c) An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas; or(d) Any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.(2) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under federal authority are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.(3) The signature and title of an individual described in subsection (1) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the individual to perform the notarial act.