Notarial acts in the District.
A notarial act may be performed within the District by the following persons to the extent authorized by law: A notary public of the District; A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of any court of the District; or Any other person authorized to perform the specific act. Notarial acts performed within the District under federal authority as provided in § 42-145 shall have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of the District. The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title.
Annotations
Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-205, § 4, 37 DCR 8444 Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. 1981 Ed., § 45-623.
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