§ 18-209
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§18–209.
(a)A notarial act may be performed in the State by:
(1)a notary public of the State;
(2)a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the State; or
(3)a magistrate appointed by a court of the State.
(b)The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in the State are prima facie evidence that:
(1)the signature is genuine; and
(2)the individual holds the designated title.
(c)The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection
(a)of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
(d)A judge of the court of the State or a magistrate appointed by a court of the State may not charge a fee to perform a notarial act.