Subdivision 1. Effect. A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed in the jurisdiction of that tribe or nation is performed by:
(1) a notary public of that tribe;
(2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that tribe; or
(3) any other individual authorized by the law of that tribe to perform the notarial act.
Subd. 2. Significance of signature and title. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized tribe are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
Subd. 3. Authority of officer established. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subdivision 1, clause (1) or (2), conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
History:2018 c 176 art 1 s 12