Full text of Utah Utah Code § 46-1-7 — Disqualifications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-1-7. Disqualifications.
Effective 8/31/2020
46-1-7.
Disqualifications.
A notary may not perform a notarial act if the notary:
| (1) |
is a signer of the document that is to be notarized, except for:
| (a) |
a self-proved will as provided in Section 75-2-504; or |
| (b) |
a self-proved electronic will as provided in Section 75-2-1408; |
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| (2) |
is named in the document that is to be notarized except for:
| (a) |
a self-proved will as provided in Section 75-2-504; |
| (b) |
a self-proved electronic will as provided in Section 75-2-1408; |
| (c) |
a licensed attorney that is listed in the document only as representing a signer or another person named in the document; or |
| (d) |
a licensed escrow agent, as defined in Section 31A-1-301, that:
| (i) |
acts as the title insurance producer in signing closing documents; and |
| (ii) |
is not named individually in the closing documents as a grantor, grantee, mortgagor, mortgagee, trustor, trustee, vendor, vendee, lessor, lessee, buyer, or seller; |
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| (3) |
will receive direct compensation from a transaction connected with a financial transaction in which the notary is named individually as a principal; or |
| (4) |
will receive direct compensation from a real property transaction in which the notary is named individually as a grantor, grantee, mortgagor, mortgagee, trustor, trustee, beneficiary, vendor, vendee, lessor, lessee, buyer, or seller. |
Amended by Chapter
1, 2020 Special Session 6
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 46-1-7
What does Utah Code § 46-1-7 cover?
Section 46-1-7 ("Disqualifications.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Utah § 46-1-7?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 46-1-7" (Utah). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Utah law?
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How does Utah § 46-1-7 apply to my situation?
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