Maine § 1911. - Notarial act in another state
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1911. — Notarial act in another state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1911.. Notarial act in another state
1. Notarial acts in other states recognized. A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed in that state is performed by:
A. A notary public of that state; [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
B. A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
C. Any other individual authorized by the laws of that state to perform the notarial act. [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2. Prima facie evidence. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
3. Signature and title conclusive. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection 1, paragraph A or B conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1911.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1911. cover?
Section 1911. ("Notarial act in another state") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1911.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1911." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1911. apply to my situation?
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