§ 312. Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe.

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(a)Effect.-- A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by any of the following:

(1)A notary public of the tribe.

(2)A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe.

(3)An individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform the notarial act.

(b)Prima facie evidence.-- The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of 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)Conclusive determination.-- The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or

(2)conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.

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