Oklahoma § 49-116 - Notarial acts performed by certain federal officers

§ 49-116. Notarial acts performed by certain federal officers

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 anywhere by any of the following persons under authority

granted by the law of the United States:

1. a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court;

2. a commissioned officer on active duty in the military

service of the United States;

3. an officer of the foreign service or consular officer of the

United States; or

4. any other person authorized by federal law to perform

notarial acts.

B. 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.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 49. Notaries Public

C. 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, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1985.