Minnesota § 358.63 - NOTARIAL ACT UNDER FEDERAL AUTHORITY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 358.63 — NOTARIAL ACT UNDER FEDERAL AUTHORITY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 358.63. NOTARIAL ACT UNDER FEDERAL AUTHORITY
Subdivision 1.Effect.
A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed under federal law is performed by:
(1) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court;
(2) an individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law;
(3) an individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas; or
(4) any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.
Subd. 2.Significance of signature and title.
The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
Subd. 3.Authority of officer established.
The signature and title of an officer described in subdivision 1, clause (1), (2), or (3), conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 358.63
What does Minnesota Statutes § 358.63 cover?
Section 358.63 ("NOTARIAL ACT UNDER FEDERAL AUTHORITY") 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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