Minnesota § 358.54 - AUTHORITY TO PERFORM NOTARIAL ACT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 358.54 — AUTHORITY TO PERFORM NOTARIAL ACT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 358.54. AUTHORITY TO PERFORM NOTARIAL ACT
Subdivision 1.Source.
A notarial officer may perform a notarial act authorized by sections 358.51 to 358.76, 359.04, and other law.
Subd. 2.Limitation.
A notarial officer may not perform a notarial act with respect to a record to which the officer or the officer's spouse is a party, or in which either of them has a direct beneficial interest. A notarial act performed in violation of this subdivision is voidable.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 358.54
What does Minnesota Statutes § 358.54 cover?
Section 358.54 ("AUTHORITY TO PERFORM NOTARIAL ACT") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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