§ 5375.
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§ 5375. Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe
(a)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 notary public 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 law of the tribe to perform the notarial act.
(b)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 the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
(c)The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subdivision (a)(1) or
(2)of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. (Added 2017, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. July 1, 2019.)