§ 313. Notarial act under Federal authority.

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(a)Effect.-- A notarial act performed under Federal law has the same effect under the law of this Commonwealth as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth if the act performed under Federal law is performed by any of the following:

(1)A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court.

(2)An individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under Federal law.

(3)An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas.

(4)An individual authorized by Federal law to perform the notarial act.

(b)Prima facie evidence.-- The signature and title of an individual acting under Federal authority and performing a notarial act 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),

(2)or

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

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