Oklahoma § 49-114 - Person who may perform notarial acts - Federal acts Genuineness of signature

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§ 49-114. Person who may perform notarial acts - Federal acts Genuineness of signature

A. A notarial act may be performed within this state by the

following persons:

1. a notary public of this state;

2. a judge, secretary-bailiff of a judge, clerk, or deputy

clerk of any court of this state;

3. all judge advocates, staff judge advocates, assistant judge

advocates and all legal officers of the state military forces in

performance of their official duties for military personnel and

their dependents; or

4. any other person authorized to perform the specific act by

the law of this state.

B. Notarial acts performed within this state under federal

authority have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer

of this state.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 49. Notaries Public

C. 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.

Added by Laws 1985, c. 131, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws

1990, c. 78, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1992, c. 89, § 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1992.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 49-114 cover?

Section 49-114 ("Person who may perform notarial acts - Federal acts Genuineness of signature") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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