District Of Columbia § 42-143 - Notarial acts in the District.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 42-143 — Notarial acts in the District., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-143. Notarial acts in the District.
42-143A 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 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.
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Section 42-143 ("Notarial acts in the District.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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