Montana § 1-5-606 - Notarial Acts Under Authority Of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
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§ 1-5-606. Notarial Acts Under Authority Of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
Notarial acts under authority of federally recognized Indian tribes. (1) A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state if the notarial act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by: (a) a notary public of the tribe; (b) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe; or (c) any other individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform notarial acts. (2) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. (3) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1) conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform a notarial act.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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