§ 18-211
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§18–211.
(a)A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by:
(1)a notary public of the tribe;
(2)a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe; or
(3)any other individual authorized by the laws of the tribe to perform the notarial act.
(b)The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe 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)(1) or
(2)of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.