A. A notarial act has the same effect pursuant to the laws of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if performed in another state, commonwealth, territory, district, or possession of the United States by any of the following persons:
1. a notary public of that jurisdiction;
2. a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that jurisdiction;
3. all judge advocates, staff judge advocates, assistant judge advocates and all legal officers of the state military forces; or
4. any other person authorized by the law of that jurisdiction to perform notarial acts.
B. Notarial acts performed in other jurisdictions of the United States under federal authority 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.
D. The signature and indicated title of an officer listed in this section conclusively establish the authority of a holder of that title to perform a notarial act.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 131, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 78, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.