Oklahoma § 49-115 - Notarial acts performed in another state, commonwealth,

§ 49-115. Notarial acts performed in another state, commonwealth,

territory, district, or possession of the United States.

A. A notarial act has the same effect pursuant to the laws of

this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if

performed in another state, commonwealth, territory, district, or

possession of the United States by any of the following persons:

1. a notary public of that jurisdiction;

2. a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that

jurisdiction;

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

advocates and all legal officers of the state military forces; or

4. any other person authorized by the law of that jurisdiction

to perform notarial acts.

B. Notarial acts performed in other jurisdictions of the United

States under federal authority have the same effect as if performed

by a notarial officer of this state.

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.

D. The signature and indicated title of an officer listed in

this section conclusively establish the authority of a holder of

that title to perform a notarial act.

Added by Laws 1985, c. 131, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws

1990, c. 78, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.